Latex Allergy Resource Guide
Author | : Pacific Northwest Foundation |
Publisher | : Pacific Northwest Foundation |
Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 2004-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780975973509 |
ISBN-13 | : 0975973509 |
Rating | : 4/5 (509 Downloads) |
Download or read book Latex Allergy Resource Guide written by Pacific Northwest Foundation and published by Pacific Northwest Foundation. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LATEX ALLERGY RESOURCE GUIDEA 28 PAGE BOOKLET COVERING THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:What is natural rubber latex? How latex allergy develops Symptoms of a latex allergy Types of latex reactions Who is at risk? Recommendations for allergy testing How to protect yourself Strategies for glove use Other prevention & avoidance strategies What to do if you become sensitized or allergic Cross-reactivity & latex exposed food Legal & liability issues Alternative approaches to treatment Latex allergy survival checklist Latex-free/latex-safe product list Helpful web links and endnotes