People working in glove and plastic factories, as well as those working in hospitals, nurses and surgeons, etc.

Foods that have a common ingredient with latex:

Banana, potato, avocado, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, peach, grape, celery, tomato, apple, pear, carrot, bread.

It occurs in contact with products containing latex, such as household and industrial gloves, balloons, etc., and can cause skin, respiratory, and eye symptoms, and even lead to anaphylaxis in severe cases.

Latex allergy appears to be a relatively new and growing problem. 

Although the reasons for this increase are not clear, the increasing use of latex gloves (surgical gloves, household gloves) can be one of the reasons.

Recognizing this issue has led to changes to reduce the production of products containing latex.

Allergies are caused by products that are coated with latex. 

These products mainly include gloves, balloons and condoms.

In very rare cases, those who are allergic to latex may also be sensitive to rubber compounds used in belts, pencil erasers, toys, various medical devices, pacifiers, and headbands.

Products such as insoles made of pure rubber are very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.

Most latex paints are not problematic because they do not contain natural latex.

There are two types of allergic reactions to latex. The first type is contact dermatitis, the resulting rash appears 12 to 36 hours after contact with latex.

This reaction is usually seen in the hands of people who use latex gloves.

Of course, it may also appear after contact in other parts of the body.

While this type of latex allergy is very irritating, it is not life-threatening and does not appear to be on the rise.

Allergic reactions that are mediated by IgE (immediate reactions) are potentially the most severe type of allergic reaction to latex. 

Like other common types of allergic reactions, this type of latex allergy occurs in people who have previously been in contact with the substance and become sensitized to it, resulting in symptoms such as itching, swelling, and redness of the skin upon re-contact. Sneezing and wheezing of the lungs occur in them. 

Of course, these side effects are rarely life-threatening.

These severe allergic reactions are called anaphylaxis and are characterized by symptoms such as shock, low blood pressure, or severe breathing problems, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.

The severity of immediate allergic reactions depends on the sensitivity of the person and the amount of latex allergen that the person has been in contact with. 

The most severe type of reaction occurs when the latex comes into contact with wet parts or internal surfaces of the body (for example, during surgery), because in this case, a larger amount of the allergen is quickly absorbed by the body.

In this way, its sticky particles enter the respiratory tract while using products containing latex and provoke an allergic reaction, which leads to the occurrence of some complications. 

Latex particles can cause allergic reactions due to direct contact with the eyes or nose.

The highest concentration of this allergenic substance is in the operating rooms and intensive care units of the hospital. Using gloves that do not contain latex powder and also using synthetic gloves or vinyl gloves can reduce the possibility of these types of reactions.

People who are in contact with latex for a long time are more likely to develop this type of allergy. 

In people who suffer from a congenital disorder called spina bifida, or in people who suffer from congenital urinary tract problems, the probability of suffering from this type of allergy is about 50%. 

In people who are required to wear gloves containing latex due to work conditions, such as surgeons or employees of hospitals and medical centers, this probability is 10%. Other people who may be more likely to be allergic to latex are those who undergo a lot of surgery. 

Also, there is a high possibility of latex allergy in rubber industry workers.

Even in normal adults, the probability of latex allergy is up to 6%.

People who are allergic to latex may also be allergic to foods that contain proteins similar to the main composition of latex, these reactions are known as cross-reactions. 

Latex has a cross-reaction with banana, kiwi, avocado and oak.

The first step in the treatment of latex allergy is to correctly diagnose the allergy to this substance. 

If you have symptoms of latex allergy, see an allergist and after giving a complete history of your illness, if necessary, determine the exact diagnosis of your illness by conducting a blood test or allergy skin test. 

If you are allergic to latex, you should strictly avoid the compounds containing it and inform your family members, colleagues and emergency personnel (if referred) about this allergy.

It is better to use a bracelet or necklace that mentions your allergy to latex. 

Your doctor may also prescribe you self-injected epinephrine to use in an emergency.

If you are allergic to latex in the workplace, try to coordinate with your employer to consider another part of your work.

You can use vinyl gloves instead of latex gloves.

Although they may not be as effective as latex gloves in some situations.

You can even use synthetic latex gloves. 

Using gloves that are made of pure latex and do not contain chemical additives is also useful for people with contact allergic reactions.

If you have specific respiratory symptoms of latex allergy, you should avoid being in areas where there is a lot of latex powder.

Using condoms containing latex can cause severe problems in allergic people.

These people can use natural condoms. Although these types of condoms do not contain latex and do not cause allergies and also prevent pregnancy, it should be noted that they cannot prevent the transmission of viruses such as HIV (the cause of AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases. . Of course, condoms that are made of synthetic latex and are available now, can both prevent pregnancy and prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.

Industrial companies and factories are trying to produce products whose latex content is as low as possible. The more these products increase, the percentage of such allergic reactions will decrease in the society and will help the health of the society.