Latex allergy: ‘Plight, rights and fights’

Potter, Paul

doi:10.7196/samj.7015

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“…26 While the prevalence of NRL allergy among HWs has ranged between 3% and 31% globally, [26][27][28] the prevalence of NRL sensitization among HWs in South Africa has ranged between 5% and 21%, the most recent study was conducted a decade ago. [29][30][31][32][33][34] However, the prevalence of NRL sensitization and allergy in Tanzania has not been documented.…”

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“…Although the incidence of sensitization to these allergens has decreased to 1% in countries that have promoted latex avoidance, HWs in developing countries continue to use significant amounts of powdered NRL gloves due to financial considerations 26 . While the prevalence of NRL allergy among HWs has ranged between 3% and 31% globally, 26–28 the prevalence of NRL sensitization among HWs in South Africa has ranged between 5% and 21%, the most recent study was conducted a decade ago 29–34 . However, the prevalence of NRL sensitization and allergy in Tanzania has not been documented.…”

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Work‐related allergy and asthma associated with cleaning agents in health workers in Southern African tertiary hospitals

Mwanga

Baatjies

Singh

et al. 2022

American J Industrial Med

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Background: Health workers (HWs) are exposed to diverse cleaning agents in large hospitals. This study determined the prevalence of work-related symptoms, allergic sensitization, and lung function abnormalities in HWs of two tertiary hospitals in Southern Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 699 HWs (South Africa: SAH, n = 346; Tanzania: TAH, n = 353) was conducted. Health outcomes were assessed using a standardized ECRHS questionnaire, immunological tests (specific IgE antibody to common aeroallergens and to occupational allergens: natural rubber latex [NRL] Hev b5 and Hev b6.02, chlorhexidine, and ortho-phthalaldehyde [OPA]), spirometry [pre-and postbronchodilator], methacholine challenge, and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO).Results: A large proportion of participants (78%) were women. Median age was 42 years, with 76% nurses, 12% cleaners, and 5% administrative workers. Current smoking was more common in SAHWs (12%) than TAHWs (1%). The overall prevalence of doctor-diagnosed asthma was 7%. Atopy was present in 43% of HWs, while 4% were sensitized to OPA, 2% to NRL, and 1% to chlorhexidine. Prevalence of work-related ocular-nasal symptoms (16%) was higher than skin (12%) and chest (7%) symptoms. TAHWs had significantly lower mean lung volumes, higher degrees of significant airflow obstruction and impaired lung function. The prevalence of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in SAHWs (14%) was high. Overall, 23% of HWs had abnormal FeNO; 6% having high (>50 ppb) levels. FeNO was positively associated with sensitization to occupational allergens, primarily OPA and NRL.Conclusions: HWs from both hospitals had similar prevalence of work-related respiratory symptoms. Sensitization to OPA and NRL appears to be contributing to allergic airway inflammation in these HWs.

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Work‐related allergy and asthma associated with cleaning agents in health workers in Southern African tertiary hospitals

Mwanga

Baatjies

Singh

et al. 2022

American J Industrial Med

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“…Alternatives to powdered gloves, such as gloves coated with a polymer or those with low latex-protein concentrations, are now available. 1,2,[6][7][8][9] However, it is up to users to stop using powdered gloves and gloves that are high in extractable latex proteins, and sensitized individuals will need to avoid latex altogether.…”

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Revisiting Latex Gloves in Healthcare - A Post-Market Clinical Study

S¹,

Niranjan²,

Ramya³

2023

Int J Res Rev

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Sterile Surgical Gloves are worn to prevent contamination of the patient during invasive procedures and they help prevent surgical site infections and reduce the risk of exposure to blood and body fluid pathogens for the healthcare worker. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the safety and performance of Sterile Latex Surgical Gloves- Powdered and Powder Free, Sterile Latex Gynaecological Gloves- Powdered and Powder Free. Overall, 976 subjects participated in the study, out of which sterile latex surgical gloves were used by the users in 288 cases. Sterile latex surgical gloves powder free was used by users in 291 cases. Sterile Latex Gynaecological Gloves Powdered were used by users in 201 cases and Sterile Latex Gynaecological Gloves Powder Free was used in196 cases. From the clinical safety parameter analysis, sterile latex surgical gloves were safe to use and none of the users reported safety-related issues. The overall rating given by the user for product performance was excellent for all the products. All the users agreed that the product is meeting the product quality. The overall rating given by the user for product satisfaction is Excellent. None of the users have reported any undesirable events. Keywords: gloves, latex, allergy, healthcare workers

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“…A paper [7] and accompanying editorial [8] aptly capture the 'plight, rights and fights' of latex-allergic healthcare workers. New opportunities exist for both prevention and treatment of latex allergy for health professionals, of which hospital administrators need to be aware.…”

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Latex allergy: ‘Plight, rights and fights’

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Work‐related allergy and asthma associated with cleaning agents in health workers in Southern African tertiary hospitals

Work‐related allergy and asthma associated with cleaning agents in health workers in Southern African tertiary hospitals

Revisiting Latex Gloves in Healthcare - A Post-Market Clinical Study

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