Symptoms
Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can include one or more of the following:
- Hives or welts
- Swelling of affected area
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Headache
- Reddened, itchy or teary eyes
- Sore throat, hoarse voice
- Abdominal cramps
- Chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath (asthma)
If exposure to latex continues, allergy symptoms may include a severe and life threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
About Latex Allergy
- Overview
- Latex Allergy 101
- Statistics
- Definition
- Latex Allergy Stories
- Symptoms
- Checklist
- Common Latex Products
- Cross Reactive Food
- Related Topics
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