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Latex allergy
Latex allergy is a condition in which a person is allergic to proteins in latex, a fluid from the rubber tree. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. A person can become allergic from frequent use of latex products such as latex-containing gloves, condoms, rubber bands, balloons, catheters (rubber tubes used to drain urine from the bladder), etc...
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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How quickly do latex allergies happen?
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Do people ever outgrow a latex allergy?
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Which are some typical latex allergy symptoms?
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How do i make the latex allergy rash go away quickly?
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Is it possible to build up an immunity to latex allergy?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Is it useful for my doctor to know I have a latex allergy?
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A 41-year old asked:
If I had a latex allergy will I be allergic to natural latex?
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A 31-year old asked:
Do i have a latex allergy or glue allergy if tape leaves a rash on me?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Is a euphorbia allergy a latex allergy?
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How does patch test distinguish between a latex allergy and other possible allergies?
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What foods are people with latex allergies not supposed to eat? I heard something about bananas.
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A 29-year old asked:
What is the best condom if latex allergy?
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A 44-year old asked:
Latex allergy symptoms. What all does that apply to? condoms, gloves ?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can i have a latex allergy and not react to condoms? But react to other latex?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it possible that i have a latex allergy even though I've never used condoms?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can you be allergic to condoms but not have a latex allergy? What else in condoms can (often?) cause allergy?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I think I have a latex allergy. After I had sex with a condom, my vagina became very swollen and is still swollen hours later. What should I do?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can latex allergies be confused with herpes on the penis?
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My baby has a latex allergy to the bottle nipples, what to do?
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How do i know if i have a latex allergy to condoms, if I'm the girl?
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It possible that it is a latex allergy if sports equipment gives you rashes?
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Can a latex allergy get significantly worse? I used to only get a rash, but recently I broke out in hives(all over) w/ trouble breathing....
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A 48-year old asked:
Apparently i have a severe latex allergy. So what condoms can I use if gay?
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I wanted to know is it herpes a really bad yeast infection or latex allergies!?
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