Latex allergy

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• What is latex allergy? Latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins in latex rubber.
• Having both "Type IV" and "Type I" natural rubber latex allergy is both possible and worse than either type of allergy alone.
• Evaluation and treatment The first step in treating latex allergy is awareness of the problem.
• The most effective strategy in the treatment of latex allergy is avoidance; however, there is a large group of sensitized people who have not been identified and who do not recognize that their symptoms are caused by latex allergy.
• Latex allergy is also associated with allergies to certain foods especially avocado, potato, banana, tomato, chestnuts, kiwi fruit, and papaya.

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