Latex Allergy: Symptoms Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Reviewed by Karin A. Pacheco, MD, MSPH (January 01, 2012) Latex allergy can present a wide range of symptoms, including: hives (contact urticaria); itchy, watery eyes (conjunctivitis); sneezing, runny nose (rhinitis); wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness (asthma symptoms); and in severe cases, systemic anaphylaxis including critical asthma symptoms, throat swelling, fall in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, and, very rarely, death. Latex Allergy: Risk Factors Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials.
Reviewed by Karin A. Pacheco, MD, MSPH (January 01, 2012) Latex allergy can present a wide range of symptoms, including: hives (contact urticaria); itchy, watery eyes (conjunctivitis); sneezing, runny nose (rhinitis); wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness (asthma symptoms); and in severe cases, systemic anaphylaxis including critical asthma symptoms, throat swelling, fall in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, and, very rarely, death. Latex Allergy: Risk Factors