Latex Allergy Resource Guide

Product DescriptionWhat is natural rubber latex? How latex allergy develops. Symptoms of a latex allergy. Types of latex reactions. Who is at risk? Recommendations for allergy testing. How to protect yourself. Strategies for glove use. Other prevention & avoidance strategies. What to do if you become sensitized or allergic. Cross-reactivity & latex exposed food. Legal [...]

Latex Allergy – A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

Product DescriptionIn March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: “The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading.” Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, [...]

If You Have A Latex Allergy, Do You Also Have A Reaction To Fruit?

Do you do anything to counteract the reaction to fruit, or do you just avoid fruit? I know that there is cross reactivity. Just wondering if anyone else hates their allergy and terribly misses fruit like I do!

How Can I Get People To Understand The Seriousness Of My Life Threatening Latex Allergy?

I have recently been diagnosed with a life threatening latex allergy. I was rushed to the ER after blowing up a latex balloon (which I have done many times before). I am having a difficult time expressing the severity of this to others. I was told by my allergist this an airborne allergy for me [...]