A 43-year-old female asked:

Im severely allergic to the lighter blue non-latix gloves masks and gowns ect my allergist says he cant test for it. what do i do?

3 doctor answers8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Avoid allergen: Ensure that you avoid any materials which you have allergic responses to.
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Dr. John Munshower
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Allergic: If true, you simply need to avoid them, and carry an epi-pen in the case you are severely allergic to them and you happen to come in contact with them. Best wishes.
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Dr. William Singer
Pediatric Neurology 53 years experience
Avoid: Avoid anything that contains this substance and let anyone providing care to you about your possible allergy
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016

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