Latex Allergy

olds

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How does someone with no prior issues, all of a sudden become allergic to latex?

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Lifted

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Can't eat mango and other fruits and veggies related to the rubber tree now?

You've been eating too much mango or too much latex.

Sorry, the basement is off limits.
 

lxskllr

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Allergies can occur with repeated exposure. I've heard of it happening with wood, and I guess latex is the same.
 

highland145

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Olds prostate exam didn't go well.

Dude, after all of the denizens in your place be thankful it hasn't rotted off.

Allergies can occur with repeated exposure. I've heard of it happening with wood, and I guess latex is the same.
links or such.
 

KeithTalent

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It's not uncommon for old people to develop allergies when they get really old.

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Mark R

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Repeated exposure. This is most usually provoked by low quality latex which has only undergone crude processing, and hasn't been fully refined to remove the allergen protein.

The use of high quality latex has been shown to reduce the risk of developing latex allergy in occupations where latex exposure occurs (e.g. gloves).
 
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lxskllr

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links or such.

Don't have any links, but I used to participate in a couple wind instrument forums, and people would sometimes develop allergies to exotic woods, to the point where an instrument they used to be able to play without issue would cause their lips to swell, and their face to break out. The wood was mainly from the blackwood family. Don't know how widespread it is.
 

zinfamous

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Just think--at some point your cells will develop an allergy to oxygen. :\
 

highland145

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Don't have any links, but I used to participate in a couple wind instrument forums, and people would sometimes develop allergies to exotic woods, to the point where an instrument they used to be able to play without issue would cause their lips to swell, and their face to break out. The wood was mainly from the blackwood family. Don't know how widespread it is.
Interesting. Wonder if it could be what they "oiled" it with. Seems strange that wood would do that after long use.
 

HeXen

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I think i'm allergic to dust mites. Either way Allegra, Zyrtec..etc does nothing for me. sucks.
 

lxskllr

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Interesting. Wonder if it could be what they "oiled" it with. Seems strange that wood would do that after long use.

In one particular case, the guy couldn't work with the wood anymore. He made flutes from blackwood(amongst other woods), and had to give up the semi-pro hobby. Some woods are kind of dangerous to work with, but that's due to the inhalation of sawdust, and doesn't necessarily reflect the finished product.

I can't remember what oil people used. I know almond oil was popular, and is what I used, but I don't know how ubiquitous that was.
 

MrSquished

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randomly after wearing cologne for a decade, i became allergic to cologne. everytime i'd put it on i'd start sneezing for a decent bit.

3-4 years later? went away. you can develop and lose allergies is what i discovered.
 

olds

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Latex never bothered me before. I had gall bladder surgery about 2 years ago and the bandage irritated my skin. Now my legs and waist are irritated where the elastic in my drawers touches my skin.
 

lxskllr

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Latex never bothered me before. I had gall bladder surgery about 2 years ago and the bandage irritated my skin. Now my legs and waist are irritated where the elastic in my drawers touches my skin.

Switch to boxers, and flip the top over so you have cotton against your skin.
 

Ruptga

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My mom suddenly developed a serious wheat intolerance when she was in her mid 40's, it happens.