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What is the connection between spina bifida and latex sensitivity?
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There is an association between spina bifida and latex sensitivity. Many have attributed this to the fact that people with the condition have a higher exposure to latex, since they may be in hospitals more often.
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How you know you got spina bifida?
Children with spina bifida often have hydrocephalus, which consists of excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.According to the Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA), over 73 percent of people with spina bifida develop an allergy to latex, ranging from mild to life-threatening. The common use of latex in medical facilities makes this a particularly serious concern. The most common approach to avoid developing an allergy is to avoid contact with latex-containing products such as examination gloves, catheters, and many of the products used by dentists. (Wikipedia) for more info go to the related lik(spina bifida) below
What is rubber gloves made of?
rubberansw2. Latex is an early material, but non-latex gloves are available for those with a sensitivity to latex.Other similar products are made for the electrical and chemical industries.
What is the difference between acrylic and latex?
There is little difference between many acrylics and latex paints.
What is the effect of a latex free stethoscope?
A sensitivity or allergy to latex is not uncommon. While prolonged exposure is usually required to cause irritation, some patients are highly sensitive and can have no contact with latex. Further, medical personnel generally wear a stethoscope around the neck for many hours of the day. Anyone with a latex allergy would want to use a latex-free stethoscope.
What are the symptoms of children with Spina Bifida?
As with most birth defects there are many levels of disability from almost nonexistent to severe and life threatening. Since each case of Spina Bifida is as unique as the child who is born with the defect here are a few of the more common symptoms:. paralysis, hydrocephalus, latex allergies (85% of those with SB develop an allergy to latex), learning disabilities (ADD is a common complaint) and bladder and bowel complications.
What is the difference between a latex and a neoprine surgical glove?
The difference between a latex and a neoprine surgical glove is the material there made from. So people are allergic to latex so they made neoprine for those peoples needs.
Can you put oil based paint over latex?
Yes, but you can not put latex over oil without a primer coat between.
What is the difference between the Latex Gloves and Rubber Gloves?
its called latex gloves and the other glove is called rubber
I'm allergic to latex can I buy rubber wood furniture without getting a reaction?
Rubberwood comes from the Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) which is the same tree which we get Natural Rubber or Latex from. You may be able to purchase the item without a reaction, but each time you or your child come in contact with the item it would be considered an exposure which over time can increase Latex Sensitivity/Allergy.
What has the author Michael J Dochniak written?
Michael J. Dochniak has written: 'Allergies and autism' -- subject(s): Complications, Latex, Immunology, Immunological aspects of Autism, Immunological aspects, Autistic Disorder, Etiology, Autism, Immediate Hypersensitivity, Latex Hypersensitivity, Latex allergy 'Vaccine Delivery and Autism - The Latex Connection' -- subject(s): Vaccine, autism, allergy, latex, rubber, dochniak, regressive, wakefield, offit, mnookin, dunn, fitzpatrick 'Allergies and autism' -- subject(s): Latex, Immunology, Immunological aspects, Autistic Disorder, Etiology, Autism, Complications, Immediate Hypersensitivity, Latex Hypersensitivity, Latex allergy
Will latex gloves inside cotton gloves help to keep your hands warmer?
Yes, but probably the better arrangement is latex outside the cotton gloves. The latex gloves will block the wind and trap the warm air, while the cotton will provide an insulating layer between the latex and your hand.
Spina bifida is associated with?
Myelomeningocele (In Medical Terminology)1. Paralysis of legs/feet 2. Hydrocephalus (water on the brain)3. Lack of bowel and bladder control4. Learning disabilities caused by the hydrocephalus5. Latex allergy due to the baby being handled by persons wearing rubber gloves when the child is very young; this can sometimes be prevented by using non-latex gloves.
