(HealthDay News) -- Latex allergy is a common reaction to a protein found in rubber. Products that contain this protein include rubber gloves, balloons, rubber bands, adhesive bandages, and condoms.
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, you may have a latex allergy if you've touched or come close to a latex product and have any of these symptoms:
- Eyes that itch, water or appear red.
- Coughing, sneezing or a runny nose.
- Difficulty breathing or a feeling of tightness in the chest.
- Hives or skin rash.
- Shock.
