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Latex allergy in healthcare workers: A report of two cases

Sağlık personelinde lateks allerjisi: İki olgu üzerine

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192–194
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In conclusion, we suggest that all physicians should be aware of the importance of latex allergy.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Natural rubber latex (NRL), the main constituent of numerous household items, office supplies and medical products, is one of the indispensable substances in our life.
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Key Findings & Data:Here we present two healthcare workers with latex allergy whose respiratory symptoms regarding allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma increase in critical care units and operating rooms.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, we suggest that all physicians should be aware of the importance of latex allergy.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Erişkin · Kadın · Lateks aşırı duyarlılığı

Abstract

Natural rubber latex (NRL), the main constituent of numerous household items, office supplies and medical products, is one of the indispensable substances in our life. A series of allergic reactions ranging from contact urticaria to fatal anaphylaxis due to NRL have been described. Latex allergens absorbed by the powder become airborne during glove use and may produce symptoms in sensitized persons. Especially atopic healthcare workers are at the highest risk of latex allergy. Here we present two healthcare workers with latex allergy whose respiratory symptoms regarding allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma increase in critical care units and operating rooms. In conclusion, we suggest that all physicians should be aware of the importance of latex allergy.

Özet

Doğal lateks birçok ev, büro eşyası ile medikal aletlerin ana bileşeni ve yaşamımızdaki vazgeçilmez maddelerden biridir. Doğal lateks proteinlerine karşı tip-I immünolojik reaksiyon sonucu gelişen ve kontakt ürtikerden, ölümcül anafilaksilere dek uzanan bir dizi allerjik reaksiyon tanımlanmıştır. Lateks allerjenleri sağlık personelince kullanılan eldivenlerdeki pudraya absorbe olur ve bu eldivenlerin giyilip çıkarılması sırasında hava kaynaklı bir allerjen halini alıp yakında bulunan ve daha önceden duyarlanmış kimselerde inhalasyon yoluyla semptomlar oluşturabilir. Özellikle atopik sağlık çalışanları lateks allerjisi gelişme olasılığı yönünden en riskli meslek grubunu oluşturur. Bu yazıda özellikle ameliyathane ve yoğun bakım ortamında solunum yolu allerjisi ile ilişkili astım ve allerjik rinit yakınmaları artan ve lateks duyarlılığı saptanan iki sağlık çalışanı sunulmaktadır. Sonuç olarak; tüm hekimlerin lateks allerjisinin öneminden haberdar olması gerektiğini düşünüyoruz.

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KUTLU, A., TAŞKAPAN, O., BOZKANAT, E. (2007). Latex allergy in healthcare workers: A report of two cases. Toraks Dergisi, Cilt: 8 - Sayı: 3, 192–194. https://ajindex.com/articles/368054

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