Latex Allergies Discussed in New Online Video

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan. 13, 2013 - Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about issues that may impact their health.  Their latest educational video discusses latex allergies.

A latex allergy is a reaction to certain proteins in latex rubber. The amount of latex exposure needed to produce sensitization or an allergic reaction is unclear, but it appears that increasing the exposure to latex proteins increases the risk of developing an allergic reaction.
 
“Healthcare workers are at an increased risk of developing a latex allergy because they use latex gloves frequently,” reported Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates, the company behind the IAQ Video Network and the new public outreach video.  “In sensitized individuals, symptoms usually begin within minutes of exposure.  However, they can sometimes occur hours later and can be quite varied. Mild reactions to latex involve skin redness, rash, hives, or itching. Skin contact is not the only type of latex exposure. Latex proteins can become fastened to the lubricant powder used in some gloves and when workers change their gloves these particles can become airborne and then be inhaled. ”

To view this video please visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9GJ-FixkuM




To view past videos about environmental, microbial and infectious issues please visit:
http://www.youtube.com/iaqmarketer

This educational video was sponsored by a number of organizations and leading industry professionals that help protect the public’s health.  Sponsors include: Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM), EMSL Analytical, LA Testing, UltraViolet Devices, Clark Seif Clark, IAQ Index, Mold Solutions, and Legends Environmental Insurance Services to name a few.

To learn more, or to inquire about IAQ Video Network sponsorship opportunities, please visit http://www.IAQTV.com or http://www.cochraneassoc.com, email info@cochraneassoc.com or call (602)510-3179.

About Cochrane & Associates, LLC & the IAQ Video Network
Cochrane & Associates is a business development, public relations and marketing consulting firm that specializes in the environmental, HVAC, mold and indoor air quality industries.  The company has worked with many of the industries’ leading institutions and companies and continues to be an innovator in the industry.  They are also the innovators behind the IAQ Video Network.