Latex is composed of milky liquid that comes from forest rubber trees such as balloons, inflatable toys, diapers, rubber bands, adhesive tapes, pacifiers and other rubber products that are processed liquid coming from natural latex trees. With the existence of latex for many years, this substance is also used by healthcare industry. This rubber product provides a lot of important materials for businesses and industries and mixing this natural substance can create a special material. Dental and hospital clinics supplies also contain latex such as dental dams, used as root canals fillings, gloves, urinary catheters, tourniquets and other equipments used for resuscitation. But, all these things have non-latex substitutes.
Latex allergy happens when the proteins of the latex items cause allergic reactions to a certain individuals. Heard about thin latex rubber products? Well, these are condoms, balloons and gloves and they can really cause allergy compare to harder latex rubbers like tires. With the existence of latex everywhere no one is safe from being adverse to latex especially those who are working on dental or medical facilities and rubber industries. The signs of this aversion can be mild, but there are people who experiences life threatening allergic sensitivity without any signs. The usual signs of this are itchy, redness, watery eyes, sneezing or coughing, runny nose, shock, hives, chest tightness and breathing problem.
Latex aversion can also be possible in some proteins in rubbers same as the proteins found in foods like tomatoes, avocados, bananas, chestnuts and kiwi fruits also. When the latex liquid became a harmful substance within the body of a certain individual the symptoms of the allergy will be experienced. If this happen you should track the source of latex that causes you the problem. Health care provider can help you if you already experienced allergic sensitivities. Proper diagnosis of your condition needs to be done so you will be provided with the right treatment to lessen the symptoms immediately. Skin testing and blood testing will also be recommended to exclude medical problems and identify the body or skin sensitivity to latex substances.