A significant number of people currently have latex allergies. In fact, according to WebMD.com, approximately 10% of healthcare workers in the United States have had an allergic reaction to latex gloves.
The term "latex" refers to rubber tree sap which is used to make rubber flooring, rubber gloves and some medical devices. If you have previous sensitivity to latex, it's important you avoid installing rubber flooring in your home. An allergic reaction can occur as a result of exposure to latex via hand, mouth or nose.
You may have allergy sensitivity to latex and not even know it. It's believed that those at a higher risk for latex allergies are people who have a deformed urinary tract, bone marrow cell defect, asthma or eczema.
If you even suspect that you may be allergic to latex, avoid natural rubber flooring at all costs. Instead, choose synthetic rubber which is made primarily from petroleum and other synthetic materials.
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