Since Rylie has not developed an allergy to latex, she is considered Latex Alert. This means she needs to avoid contact with latex so she does not develop the allergy. This means no latex balloons, bandaids, gloves, erasers and even bananas! Some of the antigens in natural latex are structurally identical to antigens in some fruits and nuts, and occasionally latex-allergic people develop symptoms after consuming these
foods.
What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
http://allergies.about.com/od/medicationallergies/a/latexallergy.htmIn general, there are two ways a person can experience allergic reactions to latex, immediate reactions and delayed reactions.
Delayed latex allergy. Delayed reactions to latex consist of itchy, red and mildly swollen rashes that appear only at the sites of contact with the latex product. These rashes typically appear within 12 to 24 hours after exposure, and are not life threatening. These reactions are similar to those caused by poison oak (contact dermatitis), and are due to other chemicals used in the making of latex, rather than the latex protein itself.
Immediate latex allergy. These potentially serious reactions occur within minutes of exposure and may cause hives, itching at the site of contact or all over, tightness of the throat, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, anaphylaxis and even death. Most people may experience these reactions only upon contact with the latex product. Others are so sensitive that they may have a reaction after being given a drug stored in a bottle with a latex stopper or after breathing the powder that comes off latex surgical gloves.
Rylie has a medical alert bracelet but I think this one is fun! I might have to order it!
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