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Am I
at risk? Athough anyone can develop an allergy
to latex, the number of people who do
is quite small considering the millions
who are exposed every day to consumer
products that contain natural rubber
latex. Individuals with an increased
risk are those who have spina bifida
and have undergone numerous surgeries,
those who are prone to allergies, health
care workers, rubber industry workers
and others who have regular, continuous
contact with latex.
If you have had a prior allergic reaction
to latex-containing objects, consult
your physician who can try to determine
the cause. Your physician also can determine
the best strategy for dealing with a
latex allergy. Until that is done, avoid
contact with all latex products.
Inform your dental office staff so that
your medical history can be updated and
appropriate precautions can be taken
before your next dental visit. Return
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Additional Resource
Medline:
Latex Allergy
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treatments or proposed treatments, or requests for research. Information about
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