- EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE THE TEST
- Posted by PaulKing
http://www.nursingceu.com/NCEU/displ...cgi?test=LATEX
- Posted by tsip29
how can you test yourself if you are allergic to latex! what i understand
it can pose a sireous threat to your health!
does anyone know.if so where can i get it!
gr,
Tom
- Posted by PaulKing
This is a good article on understanding basic latex allergies.
It does not cover the other toxins in latex or condom lubricants but is
otherwise very useful.
http://www.nursingceu.com/NCEU/courses/latex/index.htm
Testing
Many other allergens cause the same symptoms as latex allergy. Therefore,
the diagnosis of latex allergy is challenging. Identifying sensitivity to
latex is determined from a review of past medical history, a physical exam
and blood tests. Three FDA-approved blood tests for latex-specific IgE
antibodies are now used. Test results define the presence of sensitivity.
Once sensitivity is present, IgE antibody counts cannot be used to predict
the severeity of a reaction.
- Posted by GMCarter
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 02:35:04 -0500, "PaulKing"
<aimulti@aimultimedia.com> wrote:
Indeed. And it is an interesting article. Never once mentions the word
"condom."
However, a more pertinent site is here:
http://www.allergyfoundation.ca/late...guidelines.htm
This delineates the risk for those with extreme sensitivity to latex.
That sensitivity may arise with those with the greatest exposure. They
note:
Who suffers from latex allergy?
In the last 5 years latex allergy has become more common and its
consequences better recognized. The major use and exposure to natural
rubber latex is from gloves used in medical and dental practices.
People most at risk of having or developing a latex allergy are those
who have other allergies (such as hay fever) and regularly use natural
rubber latex products. High risk persons who have been identified
include people who used natural rubber latex gloves in their everyday
occupation. This includes physicians, nurses, dentists, dental
hygenists and dental assistants. Children with certain medical
conditions (such as spina difida) that result in frequent exposure to
natural rubber latex products are also commonly latex allergic.
Such a condition IS serious and should be addressed. Most people using
a latex condom will not have any trouble whatsoever. For those that
do, plastic condoms are an alternative.
George M. Carter
