Milk allergy/intolerance & latex allergy

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Milk allergies are particularly common in young children; roughly 2 to 5 percent

of children have a milk allergy during their first year of life. " In most cases,

milk allergies will be outgrown, " says McNairn, MD, an

allergist/immunologist in Cincinnati. But sometimes a milk allergy can persist

into adulthood. Some children, however, will carry a milk allergy with them

throughout their life. There could be a risk of a life-threatening allergic

reaction called anaphylaxis.

Lactose intolerance and milk allergy are two separate diseases with distinct

causes. " Lactose intolerance is due to an enzyme deficiency in the colon, "

explains McNairn. In lactose intolerance, " the patient cannot break down the

milk sugar. " And unlike in a milk allergy, skin rashes, hives, or lip and tongue

swelling do not occur. Rest of the article is below:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/allergies/milk-allergies.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealt\

hAsthmaandAllergies_20090414

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Latex allergy is a reaction to the proteins in natural latex rubber or to the

additives used in processing latex. People with latex allergy are often also

allergic to certain foods - bananas, avocados, kiwis, and chestnuts, for

example.

Most people with latex allergy get an itchy, red rash when they come into

contact with latex, such as when wearing rubber gloves, or blowing up balloons.

But latex can also trigger asthma and anaphylaxis, especially when inhaled -

from powdered latex gloves or when instruments containing latex are used in

tests or surgery. This is a continuation of the allergy series.

Blessings,

Lottie