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Netwd Health Directory
Latex
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NIOSH Latex Alert
Recommendations for preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace.
AAAAI: Some Foods May Cause Reactions in Latex Sensitive Individuals
Foods containing proteins similar to latex that may trigger allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
American Latex Allergy Association
Provides resources for people allergic to natural rubber latex, including latex free alternative product lists, informational packets, support groups, and a newsletter.
Health Link MCW
An article about healthcare workers and latex allergies. Includes diagnosing and treatment.
Latex Allergy
A guide to creating a latex-free environment with a photo database of relevant products. How to recognize Intra-operative anaphylaxis and how to receive a sensitized patient.
Latex Allergy
An explanation as to what latex is and about the allergy. Reactions, who is at risk, the connection between latex and food and what to do if you think you have this allergy.
Latex Allergy
Latex Allergy article written by Dr. Sumana Reddy (1998). Covers basic facts about natural rubber latex allergy.
Latex Allergy Chat Room
Weekly chat with date and time of the next scheduled chat posted. Run by and for ELASTIC members.
Latex Allergy: Everyone's Concern
Article about latex allergy from the June 1998 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association. Author: Lawrence D. Duffield, DDS.
Latex Allergy Links Message Board
A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues.
Latex Allergy: Medicine's Deadly Dust
Latex Allergy: Medicine's Deadly Dust is a place to learn more about latex allergy, where you can safely be treated if you are allergic to latex, and what you can do to help us end this epidemic!
Latex in the Hospital Environment - Spina Bifida Association
Non-Latex Alternative Products List - courtesy of the Spina Bifida Association
Latex Resource Center
Provides information to physicians, healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare providers on the topic of latex allergy.
Latex Support Group for Military Nurses, Patients, and Families.
Support for nurses working in military healthcare - open to all. Goal is to share latex information related to military issues like deployment.
NIOSH/Pub 98-113/Latex Allergy A Prevention Guide
NIOSH's newest publication on latex allergy.
OSHA Technical Information Bulletin
Article on the 'Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products' by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The Rubber Room - Latex Allergy Discussion Group
Talk about natural rubber latex allergy online. Join, unsubscribe, search the Rubber Archives, study latex allergy, or ask for help.
Special Hazard Review/Rubber Products Manufacturing
NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry.
Court Reporter Sues Big Law Firms - Philadelphia Business Journal
Court reporter sues big law firms in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy. (January 17, 2000)
Asthma and allergy tips:
Children are more likely to develop allergies if one or both parents have allergies.
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