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LATEX ALLERGY |
 | | Latex is used in the medical literature as a description of either the sap of the Brazilian rubber tree (Hervea brasiliensis) or to products made by dipping forms into the sap (gloves, balloons, condoms). |
 | | Those subjects who were latex positive had significantly greater history of bronchial asthma, reported significantly more symptoms when using latex gloves (urticaria, rash, itching, sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy watery eyes and cough), and were significantly more likely to test positive for common allergens (pollen, cat epidermis and dust mites). |
 | | Frequency of exposure to latex thus raised the likelihood of sensitisation 19-fold (from 0.37% to 6.85%) in nonatopic subjects and 4-fold (from 9.44% to 36.4 %) in atopic subjects. |
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