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I have mentioned on more than one occasion that I have a latex allergy which is one of the reasons I left the bedside. I recently learned of the Exceptional Nurse, a site dedicated to assisting nurses with disabilities. Several resources are available for those like me with latex allergies.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The Academy provides information about latex allergy and a brochure and newsletter.
Latexallergyresources.org
This site provides educational materials, support groups, publications and product information.
Medic Alert
A 24-hour Emergency Response Center for members who wear the Medic Alert bracelet or neck chain.
MedWatch (FDA)
This organization provides safety information on medical products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
This is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.
The Sustainable Hospital Project
Provides technical support to the health care industry in selecting products that reduce occupational and environmental hazards including latex, mercury, PVC and glutaraldehyde.
Workplace Safety Series: Living with Latex Allergies
By Robert Scally
Latex allergies drove a registered nurse from the clinical setting and forced her to alter the course of her nursing career.
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Thank you for your cogent thoughts on latex allergies; this is an important and often overlooked issue, and I found your words provocative and insightful.
The organization I work for, the Pacific Northwest Foundation, is devoted to researching alternative modes of healing for a variety of illnesses, including latex allergy. I wanted to share with you a video presentation of a case study we conducted some years ago about a woman with severe latex allergy who, through a variety of methods, was able to diminish her reactivity. The link to the presentation is http://pnf.org/html/anna_s_case.html.
I'd like to thank you so much for your contribution to the subject of latex allergy, and hope you will find the case study above helpful in your continued exploration into the subject.
Thank you for your cogent thoughts on latex allergies; this is an important and often overlooked issue, and I found your words provocative and insightful.
The organization I work for, the Pacific Northwest Foundation, is devoted to researching alternative modes of healing for a variety of illnesses, including latex allergy. I wanted to share with you a video presentation of a case study we conducted some years ago about a woman with severe latex allergy who, through a variety of methods, was able to diminish her reactivity. The link to the presentation is http://pnf.org/html/anna_s_case.html.
I'd like to thank you so much for your contribution to the subject of latex allergy, and hope you will find the case study above helpful in your continued exploration into the subject.