Allergic reactions in patients sensitive to latex (natural rubber) may
range from mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal anaphylactic
shock, and may include difficulty breathing (wheezing), dizziness,
shock, swelling of the face, hives, sneezing, or itching of the eyes
(FDA Medical Alert on latex products, “Allergic Reactions to Latex-
containing Medical Devices”, issued on March 29, 1991).