Latex Allergies Conditions and Diseases

Allergy to natural rubber latex results from the sensitization to proteins found in the sap from the Hevea brasiliensis tree. Natural rubber latex is a common component in medical devices, such as gloves, but it can also be found in consumer products, such as balloons. Over the last 10 years, the FDA has received numerous reports of allergic reactions to products containing natural rubber latex. Some of those reports include irritant dermatitis, allergy to the chemicals used in the processing of natural rubber latex, anaphylactic reactions, and even fatalities.

• - A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues.
  
• - Support for nurses working in military healthcare - open to all. Goal is to share latex information related to military issues like deployment.
  
• - Article on the 'Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products' by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  
• - Provides information to physicians, healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare providers on the topic of latex allergy.
  
• - Article about latex allergy from the June 1998 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association. Author: Lawrence D. Duffield, DDS.
  
• - Talk about natural rubber latex allergy online. Join, unsubscribe, search the Rubber Archives, study latex allergy, or ask for help.
  
• - Weekly chat with date and time of the next scheduled chat posted. Run by and for ELASTIC members.
  
• - NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry.
  
• - NIOSH's newest publication on latex allergy.
  
• - Non-Latex Alternative Products List - courtesy of the Spina Bifida Association
  
• - An article about healthcare workers and latex allergies. Includes diagnosing and treatment.
  
• - Foods containing proteins similar to latex that may trigger allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
  
• - Provides resources for people allergic to natural rubber latex, including latex free alternative product lists, informational packets, support groups, and a newsletter.
  
• - An explanation as to what latex is and about the allergy. Reactions, who is at risk, the connection between latex and food and what to do if you think you have this allergy.
  
• - Latex Allergy: Medicine's Deadly Dust is a place to learn more about latex allergy, where you can safely be treated if you are allergic to latex, and what you can do to help us end this epidemic!
  
• - Court reporter sues big law firms in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy.
  
  

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