| Latex allergy: a South Dakota problem. | |
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PMID: 8936437 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Latex allergy has become a major problem nationally and in South Dakota. It manifests itself with a range of presentations including anaphylaxis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and contact urticaria. This is an immunoglobulin E mediated disease. Healthcare workers, spina bifida patients, and others with a high exposure to latex are at the greatest risk of developing this allergy. In South Dakota, 1,170 healthcare workers are likely afflicted. Diagnosis is mainly by a history of symptoms with exposure. Confirmatory allergy testing is now available. Avoidance of latex products is essential and is the main treatment. This predominantly will involve the patient, co-workers and healthcare providers using non-latex gloves. Patients must be identified in their records and with MedicAlerts. As do patients with other allergies, they may also need medical care involving epinephrine, bronchodilators, corticosteroids and antihistamines. Physicians have a dual role in latex allergy--recognizing it in patients and, potentially, being patients themselves. |
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Authors:
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M E Bubak |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: South Dakota journal of medicine Volume: 49 ISSN: 0038-3317 ISO Abbreviation: S D J Med Publication Date: 1996 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-01-02 Completed Date: 1997-01-02 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0040162 Medline TA: S D J Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Central Plains Clinic, Sioux Falls, SD, USA. |
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Anaphylaxis
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epidemiology,
etiology* Asthma / epidemiology, etiology* Cross-Sectional Studies Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / epidemiology, etiology*, prevention & control Dermatitis, Occupational / epidemiology, etiology*, prevention & control Health Personnel Humans Incidence Latex / adverse effects* South Dakota / epidemiology |
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0/Latex |
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