By: David D. Rolf II, D.M.D., M.Sc.
Director of Education Dental1.org

Complications

Someone who already has an allergy to latex will tend to develop progressively worse allergic symptoms over time with repeated exposures. Once someone has experienced an allergic reaction to latex, they are referred to as being “sensitized” to latex and this indicates a latex allergy. The most safe and sensible thing to do to reduce or prevent future allergic symptoms is to avoid future exposure to natural rubber latex. Some types of allergic reactions can become life-threatening and even fatal.

Last updated: 29-Aug-06