Don't Miss
- AHA News: Pandemic-Fueled Drug Abuse Threatens Hearts, Lives
- AHA News: After Two Heart Valve Surgeries, a Mental Toll
- Every American Adult Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
- Health Highlights, April 20, 2021
- New Hope Against a Rare but Incurable Eye Cancer
- Too Much Red Meat Might Harm Your Heart
- Sleepwalking Tied to Higher Odds for Parkinson’s in Men
- Lots of Teens, Young Adults Are Helping to Care for Older Loved Ones
- ‘Double-Masking’ It? Proper Fit Is Crucial, Study Finds
- Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for People With Asthma, COPD
Health Tip: Allergic to Latex?
By ariannawmd on September 18, 2013
Among people with a latex allergy, exposure to the material can lead to a serious — potentially deadly — reaction.
The American Latex Allergy Association suggests you take these precautions if you have a latex allergy:
- Wear medic alert identification.
- Always carry with you any prescribed allergy medications, non-latex gloves and a letter of explanation from your allergist.
- Make sure your health-care providers, family, friends and co-workers know about your allergy.
- Avoid items typically made with latex, such as balloons, condoms and rubber gloves.
- Talk to your allergist about how to avoid hidden sources of latex, such as foods prepared by people wearing latex gloves.
Source: HealthDay
