4.3% of Americans Have a Latex Allergy

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Many people with asthma also have allergies - either to things in the environment, food, or latex

Have you heard of latex allergies? It's not a common allergy, but 4.3% of Americans have a latex allergy 

 

You may think of latex gloves as the only culprit. But these are a few examples of other items latex can be found in: 

 

Pacifiers (binkies)

Rubber bands

Condoms and diaphragms

Catheter

Balloons

Erasers

Rubber balls

Bandaids

Foam pillow or foam mattress

 

Do you or a loved one have a latex allergy?

 

You can learn more about latex allergies from Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).