HH107 - Latex Allergy in Home Care
Latex, or natural rubber latex (NRL), includes products made from dry, natural rubber. Allergic reactions to latex range from mild to severe, including skin rashes; hives; nasal, eye, or sinus symptoms; asthma; and (rarely) shock. Most persons who are sensitive to latex are not born with the allergy. They develop it after repeated exposures to products that contain latex. Limiting exposure to latex is important for both home healthcare workers and the clients in their care to prevent allergic reactions to latex.
Latex, or natural rubber latex (NRL), includes products made from dry, natural rubber. Allergic reactions to latex range from mild to severe, including skin rashes; hives; nasal, eye, or sinus symptoms; asthma; and (rarely) shock. Most persons who are sensitive to latex are not born with the allergy. They develop it after repeated exposures to products that contain latex. Limiting exposure to latex is important for both home healthcare workers and the clients in their care to prevent allergic reactions to latex. This material was produced using no commercial support of any kind. Unless otherwise stated, planning committee, presenters, faculty, author(s) and content reviewers are free of any bias or conflict of interest, and are compensated for their work exclusively by CE Solutions, a division of VGM Education.