I came across this information and it is important that anyone that has severe NRLA should also be aware of foods that have similar proteins. They can also bring on a severe reaction.
People with latex allergy/sensitivity often have cross-reactions to certain
foods. The immune system may react to these foods as if they contained latex
because of the similarity in their protein structure to the protein structure
of natural rubber latex.
These 'cross-reactive' foods and their degree of association include:
High Association
Moderate Association
Low or Undetermined
Banana
Apple
Pear - Peach
Avocado
Carrot
Cherry - Pineapple
Kiwi
Celery
Strawberry - Grape
Chestnut
Tomato
Hazelnut - Walnut
Papaya
Fig - Peanut
Potato
Rye - Wheat
Melon
Apricot - Nectarine
Fruit - Plum
Passion Soybean - Milk
Permission to use and adapt the material for this packet given to Cathy
Tallen, BMH by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 11/01
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN #10
Courtesy of Latex Allergy Links
ALLERGENIC CROSS-REACTIVITY OF LATEX AND FOODS
A compilation from the literature
Allergic reactions to natural rubber latex comprise both delayed and
immediate (IgE-mediated) hypersensitivities, producing clinical symptoms
ranging
from contact urticaria and bronchial asthma to anaphylactic shock. Natural
rubber prepared from the milky sap (latex) of the tree Hevea brasiliensis is a
common component of numerous home products and medical supplies, including
surgical gloves and catheters. While delayed hypersensitivity reactions to
latex-containing products are often traced to additives and stabilizers
employed
for their production, immediate reactions are closely associated with
endogenous protein components of the natural rubber latex materials.
Recently, coincident IgE-mediated allergies to latex and multiple fruits or
vegetables have been documented. In vivo and in vitro investigations of
clinical specificity have produced complex patterns of allergenic
cross-reactivity (suggesting shared or common antigenic components) among
botanically-unrelated allergens such as latex and foods. While the details of
the clinical
association of latex and food allergies await further study, documentation of
food allergies known to coexist with latex sensitivities may be useful for
identifying the risks of latex exposure for some patients.
Listed below are the allergens reported to be associated (clinically or
immunochemically) with natural rubber latex.
Degree of Association or Prevalence:
High
(3)
Moderate
(8)
Low or undetermined
(21)
Banana
Apple
Pear
Mango
Avocado
Carrot
Peach
Rye
Chestnut
Celery
Plum
Wheat
Papaya
Cherry
Grasses
Kiwi
Pineapple
Ragweed
Potato
Strawberry
Mugwort
Tomato
Fig
Hazelnut
Melons
Grape
Walnut
Apricot
Soybean
Passion Fruit
Peanut
Nectarine
Simultaneous occurrence of allergies to certain pollens and foods described
above have also been documented in reports independent of those focusing on
natural rubber latex. Significant levels of allergenic cross-reactivity have
been demonstrated for the allergen groups listed below:
Mugwort with Carrot, Celery, Apple, Peanut and Kiwi
Birch with Apple, Pear, Peach, Cherry and Hazelnut
Grasses with Potato
Ragweed with Banana and Melons
January 5, 2000
Reproduced here with permission from _Greer Laboratories, Inc._
(http://www.greerlabs.com/)
Monday, March 10, 2008
FREE MEDICALERT ENROLLMENT FOR NEEDY INDIVIDUALS
I found the following link in a group i am in. While it is for people with food allergies, I know many people with NRLA are allergic to many types of food.
The following is from the web-site:
The following is from the web-site:
FREE MEDICALERT ENROLLMENT FOR NEEDY INDIVIDUALS
FAI is partnering with the MedicAlert Foundation to provide free enrollment for low-income children and adults who suffer from food allergies. Members select a MedicAlert jewelry product, which is engraved with their membership number and MedicAlert's 24-hour emergency response number. This information gives emergency medical personnel immediate access to the wearer's medical records. Benefits include:
� 24-hour emergency response
� Family notification
� Personal health record storage
� Wallet-sized membership card imprinted with personal health record information
It's easy to apply. To learn more, click here or call MedicAlert at 1-800-432-5378 and mention code 5000.
Food Allergy InitiativeTuesday, March 4, 2008
Holiday items that contain latex or can cause a cross-reaction.
This list was put together by someone else that has severe NRLA allergies. She is from one of the latex allergy groups on yahoo.
Halloween:
Pumpkins are a possible cross reactive in the Squash family
Candles in Jack O’Lanterns may pose a problem.
Masks may be made of latex, or the elastic that stretches to hold masks on your face.
Face paints may cause reactions
Poinsettia Plants will be making an appearance soon. doctor's offices,
pharmacies, stores, and homes. The poinsettia plant is not suppose to cause a
reaction unless you touch it. But that's what most people believe about latex
gloves too.
>>> the poinsettia and Brazilian rubber tree belong to the Euphorbiaceae
family.
Artificial Trees and Real Pine Tree:
Artificial Trees may be constructed of glues made of latex, they may also
have latex in the fabrics used, or flocking. Lights used on these trees may
cause the vapor to omit. With some research some artificial trees can be found
that are latex free.
Pine Trees and Scents: Be careful if you are highly reactive.
Candles: It is my understanding that some candles have latex in the wicks,
and that scents can be a trigger for some allergic people.
Spiced Cider and Cooking odors:
Food odors become airborne when heated. Some businesses keep a pot of Spiced
cider heating in leiu of coffee. Cinnamon, Nutmeg or other spices may be an
issue. Mint is a big troublemaker for me, toothpaste, breath mints, teas, etc.
Potlucks: Taking your own food would assure you that it hasn’t been handled
with nrl gloves. In today's fast paced world it's very likely that dishes
have been prepared at a Deli, and then transferred into serving dishes, leaving you
in a quandry over how they were prepared. Reactions can occur
with GI Anaphylaxis after eating food handled with latex gloves.
Flower Deliveries: Poinsettia Plants or Miniature Christmas trees
Items that contain latex and alternative products
This is a list of items that contain latex and some alternative products that can be used. The items on the left contain latex, the items on the right are the alternatives and where to get them.
American Latex Allergy Association
| Decorative Supplies | ||
| Balloons |  |
|
| ||
| School/Office Supplies *Note: All RoseArt products are latex free. †SEE CRAYOLA GUIDELINES BELOW | ||
| Adhesives |
| |
| Calculator Buttons |
| |
| Erasers |
| |
| Glue/Paste |
Note: Envelope and stamp glue may contain natural rubber latex. Use a moist rag to wet glue rather than licking. | |
| Modeling Clay |
| |
| Mouse Pads |
Note: It is necessary to eliminate all natural rubber latex mouse pads from the home, as proteins from the pads can be "picked up" and transported throughout the home | |
| Paint | ||
| Pen/Pencil Grips |
| |
| Pens | ||
| Rubber Bands |
| |
| « Top | ||
| Infants/Children | ||
| Diapers/Rubber Pants |
| |
| Feeding Nipples | ||
| Pacifiers | ||
| Tooth Massager | ||
| Toys Especially: Rubber Ducky, Teething Toys, Stretch Armstrong, Old Barbies, Technics |
| |
| « Top | ||
| Household Products | ||
| Adhesives |
| |
| Auto Mats/Steering Wheel |
| |
| Bath Mats/Rugs |
| |
| Buttons on Phone/Remotes/Calculators |
| |
| Drain Stoppers |
| |
| Earphones |
| |
| Foam Rubber |
| |
| Food Storage/ Zippered Bags |
| |
| Garden Hoses |
| |
| Gaskets |
| |
| Gloves (Kitchen/Household) |
| |
| Glue (Envelopes/Stamps) |
| |
| Phone Receiver/Shoulder Rest |
| |
| Plants (Fiscus/Poinsettia) |
| |
| Silk Flowers (Latex Stem) |
| |
| Spatulas |
| |
| Tools with Rubber Handles |
| |
| « Top | ||
| Clothing | ||
| Undergarments/Elastic |
| |
| Pantyhose |
| |
| Raincoats |
| |
| Shoes/Rubber Boots |
| |
| Stretch Fabrics (Some) |
| |
| Swimsuits |
| |
| T-Shirts with Appliqués |
| |
| « Top | ||
| Personal Products | ||
| Contraception |
| |
| Cosmetics/Applicators |
Note: Cosmetics may contain papain, a papya derivative that can cross react with latex. | |
| Incontinence Supplies |
| |
| Sanitary Pads |
| |
| Toothbrush Handles | ||
| « Top | ||
| Home Medical Supplies | ||
| Bandages |
| |
| Braces/Splints |
| |
| Crutches |
| |
| Medical Tape |
| |
| Wheelchair Seat/Tire/Brake |
| |
| Water Bottles (Hot/Cold) |
| |
| « Top | ||
| Restaurants and Grocery Stores | ||
| Latex Gloves |
| |
| « Top | ||
| Sports Equipment | ||
| Bike/Ski Helmets | ||
| Bungee Cords |
| |
| Handles Ping Pong Paddles, Golf Clubs, Baseball Bats, Rackets, Ski Poles, Bikes |
| |
| Mouthguards |
| |
| Rubber Balls |
| |
| Other Balls Basketballs, Footballs, Soccer Balls, Baseballs |
| |
| Protective Eyewear |
| |
| Swim Cap/Goggles |
| |
| Water Toys |
| |
| Wet Suits, Scuba/Snorkel Masks |
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