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Yoga and exercise with latex allergy: latex-free mats and bands, safe activity and being prepared.
Yoga and exercise cannot treat latex allergy, but staying active helps general health and stress, as long as latex contact is avoided.
Check your equipment
Some exercise gear contains natural rubber latex.
Helpful activity
If you have skin symptoms
What to avoid
Be prepared
Carry your emergency medicine when exercising away from home, and tell friends, trainers and class leaders.
Ask first
Check with your doctor if you have asthma, heart disease or a history of severe reactions.
Key point
Exercise is good for you. Choose latex-free equipment and carry your emergency plan.
Before your appointment
Note which items or procedures caused symptoms, how soon symptoms began, and how long they lasted. List any reactions to bananas, avocado, kiwi, chestnut or other foods. Mention your job, past surgeries, catheters, asthma, eczema and other allergies. List medicines, supplements and herbal products, and bring any allergy card or adrenaline injector. Ask about allergy testing, latex-free products and an emergency action plan. Tell your doctor and dentist about the allergy before any procedure. Call 112 for swelling of the face or throat or trouble breathing.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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