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Allergies & Asthma
- Latex allergies represent a response to the proteins in natural, latex rubber. People at risk include healthcare workers, patients having multiple surgeries and rubber-industry workers. Symptoms include hand dermatitis, eczema and hives; sneezing and other respiratory distress; and lower respiratory problems including coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
- Insect Sting/Bite allergy symptoms include pain, itching and swelling at the sting site or over a larger area and can cause anaphylaxis. Insects to be aware of include bees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, and fire and harvest ants.
- Urticaria (hives, skin allergy) is characterized by the development of itchy, raised white bumps on the skin surrounded by an area of red inflammation. Acute urticaria is often caused by an allergy to foods or medication.
- Atopic Dermatitis (eczema, skin allergy) is a chronic or recurrent inflammatory skin disease characterized by lesions, scaling and flaking; it is sometimes called eczema. In children, it may be aggravated by an allergy or irritant.
- Contact Dermatitis (skin allergy), characterized by skin inflammation, is one of the most common skin diseases in adults. It results from direct skin contact with an outside substance. There are currently about 3,000 known contact allergens.
- Allergic Conjunctivitis (eye allergy) is characterized by itchy, watery eyes and lid distress. It is common among those who suffer from other allergies such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma.
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