About Latex Allergy

Latex allergic reaction may be serious but a very rare fatal allergy. An allergen to latex should avoid or limit using latex products.

People who are at higher risk to latex allergy

• Health care workers and others who wear latex gloves
• Children with spina bifida
• People exposed to rubber latex
• People with other allergies such as hay fever

Triggers

• Any medical procedure done wearing natural rubber latex gloves
• Playing with rubber balloon

Symptoms

• Runny nose
• Itching
• Hives
• Wheezing
• Breathing difficulties
• Skin irritation
• Anaphylaxis

Management

Latex allergy is diagnosed by an allergic blood test.

The possible treatments for latex allergy are

• Avoid direct contact with latex products
• Avoid food that contains latex
• Prior information of your latex allergy before any medication or dental care