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How Do You Know if You Have a Latex Allergy?

You can identify a latex allergy through symptoms like skin redness, itching, hives, or swelling after contact with latex products, though severe reactions may include difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis.

The most common signs include immediate skin reactions where latex touches your body, such as redness, swelling, itching, or hives on your hands after wearing latex gloves or around your mouth after dental procedures. At Frontier Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Reshamwala often sees patients who develop these symptoms after exposure to latex in medical settings, household items like rubber bands, or personal products like condoms. Some people may also experience respiratory symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, or watery eyes when latex particles become airborne.

More severe latex allergies can trigger systemic reactions including difficulty breathing, chest tightness, rapid heartbeat, or even anaphylaxis—a life-threatening reaction requiring immediate medical attention. Dr. Reshamwala’s comprehensive testing approach, including skin testing and specialized latex allergy testing, can definitively diagnose this condition. Since latex allergies often develop after repeated exposure, healthcare workers, people with spina bifida, and those who’ve had multiple surgeries are at higher risk. If you suspect a latex allergy, avoiding latex products and seeking professional evaluation at Frontier Allergy can help prevent serious reactions and provide you with proper management strategies.

Written/Reviewed by: Dr. Neha Reshamwala
NPI number: 1780874578
Page last reviewed: 08/06/2025

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