&lt;p&gt;Latex Allergy: Current Status and Future Perspectives&lt;/p&gt;

Nucera, Eleonora; Aruanno, Arianna; Rizzi, Angela; Centrone, Michele

doi:10.2147/jaa.s242058

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“…The current prevalence of latex allergy among HCWs is estimated at around 10%, which is twice as much in comparison with the general population, which exhibits an estimated latex allergy prevalence of 4.3%. 18 However, the prevalence of NRL allergy in HCWs significantly differs between countries, being lower in high‐income countries with efficiently implemented preventive measures. 19 Usage of latex gloves remains common in Croatian HCWs.…”

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“…HCWs are currently the occupational group most affected by natural rubber latex (NRL) allergies due to their frequent use of latex gloves. The current prevalence of latex allergy among HCWs is estimated at around 10%, which is twice as much in comparison with the general population, which exhibits an estimated latex allergy prevalence of 4.3% 18 . However, the prevalence of NRL allergy in HCWs significantly differs between countries, being lower in high‐income countries with efficiently implemented preventive measures 19 .…”

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Characteristics of hand eczema in final‐year apprentice nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic

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Background Apprentice nurses are considered at high risk to developing occupational skin diseases. Objectives This study assessed the frequency and origin of hand eczema, and work‐related risk factors in apprentice nurses. Methods The study involved 240 final‐year apprentice nurses (females 75%, median age 19 years) from vocational schools in Zagreb, Croatia. The study was performed in 2020/2021 and included a questionnaire and clinical examination by means of the Osnabrück Hand Eczema Severity Index (OHSI). Skin prick test (SPT) with natural rubber latex (NRL) allergen, and patch test with the basic series of allergens, and disinfectants, were performed in 42 apprentice nurses with hand eczema that lasted more than 3 months. Results Clinically observed and self‐reported hand eczema were found in 49% and 46% of apprentice nurses, respectively. Those with observed changes were older and reported more days per month spent on practical work than those with healthy skin ( P = .001). Median OHSI was 4 (interquartile range 2‐6). There were no positive SPTs to latex, and 11 (26%) apprentice nurses had positive patch test reactions to one or more tested allergens, mostly nickel. Conclusions Hand eczema was common in final‐year apprentice nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic. It was mostly of irritative origin, associated with the duration of practical training, confirming cumulative effect of hazards on skin barrier.

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Characteristics of hand eczema in final‐year apprentice nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic

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“…Пятнадцать аллергенов (Hev b 1-15) были охарактеризованы и перечислены Комитетом по номенклатуре аллергенов Всемирной организации здравоохранения и Международного союза иммунологических обществ (www.allergen.org) [33]. Реактивность IgE к аллергенам Hev b 1 и Hev b 3, по-видимому, преобладает у пациентов с расщелиной позвоночника и урологическими врожденными аномалиями, в то время как Hev b 5 и Hev b 6 были признаны основными аллергенами у медработников.…”

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“…3). Употребление в пищу большого количества фруктов или овощей может вызывать клинические симптомы аллергии, начиная от зуда ротовой полости и периоральной области (синдром оральной аллергии) до анафилаксии [33].…”

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Specific and non-specific perioperative drug reactions

Ishchenko¹

2022

Immunopathol Allergol Infectol

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Perioperative hypersensitivity reactions pose a complex clinical problem. The combination of surgical intervention, the simultaneous action of several drugs, including anesthesia, and comorbidity of the patient complicates the assessment of perioperative urgent events. To date, there are no clear international and national recommendations on standardized preoperative examinations of patients to prevent drug allergies. The article presents modern data on the mechanisms of causes and the possibility of preventing perioperative allergic reactions.

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“…The clinical manifestations of NRLA include contact dermatitis, urticaria-angioedema, respiratory symptoms and can lead to anaphylactic reactions. 7 …”

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Clinical and quality of life assessment in patients with latex allergy during COVID-19 pandemic: Possible protective role of continuous latex immunotherapy

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Urbani

Longhino

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Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol

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Introduction: During COVID-19 pandemic, the massive use of Personal Protective Equipment could provoke severe adverse reactions in latex allergy patients and could negatively affect their quality of life. Methods: Trough a survey the study aimed: (a) to evaluate the incidence of allergic reactions in patients with latex allergy during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic; (b) to evaluate the protective role of continuous latex sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) during this period; and (c) to evaluate quality of life of natural rubber latex allergy (NRLA) patients during the pandemic. Results: 67 patients (9 males and 58 females, mean age of 45.9 ± 11.4 years) suffering from latex allergy were included in the present study. We recorded among our patients 13 cases (34.2%) of urticarial/angioedema (U/A), 9 cases (23.6%) of respiratory symptoms (dyspnoea, shortness of breath and wheezing) and 7 cases (18.4%) of anaphylaxis. In patients who underwent continuous SLIT, we observed less cases of U/A ( p < 0.001), respiratory symptoms ( p < 0.001), anaphylaxis ( p = 0.003), hospitalizations ( p = 0.014) and a lower therapy administration. We compared the results of SF-36 questionnaire in patients who underwent continuous and not-continuous SLIT with a significance differences score between these two groups. Conclusions: Our study is the first that investigated the clinical and quality of life effects of COVID-19 pandemic in NRLA patients.

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<p>Latex Allergy: Current Status and Future Perspectives</p>

Cited by 26 publications

References 90 publications

Characteristics of hand eczema in final‐year apprentice nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Characteristics of hand eczema in final‐year apprentice nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Specific and non-specific perioperative drug reactions

Clinical and quality of life assessment in patients with latex allergy during COVID-19 pandemic: Possible protective role of continuous latex immunotherapy

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