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| Allergy & Sensitivity - Latex: | show 🗑
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| show | Irritant contact dermatitis and severe reactions divided into Type I & IV hypersensitivity.
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| show | Immediate (more serious), by touch. Symptoms: redness, urticaria, itching under the glove. Severe generalized reactions include facial swelling, rhinitis, eye symptoms, scratchy throat, respiratory distress, bronchospasm, and, in rare cases, anaphylaxis.
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| Allergy & Sensitivity - Type IV Hypersensitivity: | show 🗑
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| Allergy & Sensitivity - Preventing Latex Allergy: | show 🗑
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| show | The most common allergic reaction to a medical adhesive is a rash classified as contact dermatitis. Latex is a common cause of contact dermatitis, so medical adhesives no longer contain latex but allergy can still occur.
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| show | Can resemble a burn. May appear red and irritated with small bumps & itching, mild to severe. Severe: Painful blisters can break causing infection, generally limited to the area of contact.
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| show | Area should then be cleansed with a mild soap and water to remove any residual particles of adhesive. If the reaction is severe, OTC antihistamines and corticosteroid creams may be used for mild itching. If severe blistering, should eval for infection.
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