HOW TO SPOT A LATEX ALLERGY

Latex is made from natural rubber derived from the rubber tree plant, and its milky sap can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Repeated exposure to latex products can result in a person developing a latex allergy. Those at high risk include healthcare workers and other occupational workers who use latex gloves, spina bifida patients, and people who have undergone multiple surgeries. Latex allergy symptoms range from mild to severe and can lead to anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include skin irritations like hives and itchiness; cold-like symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and a sore throat; and asthma-related symptoms like trouble breathing. Symptoms may arrive in seconds or over several hours, and the reaction usually progresses quickly.

P.S. A suspected latex allergy  can be confirmed with an allergy skin test or blood test.

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