Health Tip: Latex Is Everywhere

(HealthDay News) -- If you have a latex allergy, you may find it a daunting task to avoid all products that could trigger a reaction.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine says these products frequently contain latex:

  • Disposable medical gloves.
  • Condoms.
  • Balloons and rubber bands.
  • The soles of many shoes.
  • Infant and toddler pacifiers.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?

    Allergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies

    Allergies Have You Stuffed Up? Nose Fungi May Be to Blame

    Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies

    Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

    Timing Might Be Everything With Asthma Inhalers

    Late-Life Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

    School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning

    U.S. Sees Most Child Flu Deaths Since 2009

    What You Need to Know About FluMist, the Nasal Flu Vaccine

    Expert Advice on Preparing for the Fall COVID, Flu Season

    Moderna's Combo Flu and COVID Shot Shows Promise

    CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak