Graham
Agree with you, but I would ensure that the diagnosis was by a suitably
qualified medical specialist. Even then I would want to examine the
diagnosis to ensure validity. I had a case where latex allergy was
'diagnosed' as the cause of asthma (and, interestingly dermatitis!) by a
respiratory consultant, apparently on the information provided by the person
seeking compensation from her employer. Examination of the facts revealed
that the 'latex adhesive' being used was a polychloroprene latex, i.e.
containing none of the proteins needed to trigger a latex allergy reaction.
I have also had a case where a person reacted with an anaphylaxis when she
thought she was being exposure to latex, even though what she was handling
was polyethylene. She was sensitised to latex but not allergic and could
handle a piece of natural rubber latex happily provided she thought it was
plastic.
Chris
Chris Packham
FRSPH, FInstSMM, MCMI, MIIRSM, MBICSc
EnviroDerm Services
Unit 10, Building 11, The Mews, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SN
Tel: +44 1386 832 311 (office), +44 1386 830 554 (home)
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