Published on March 11, 2021, Updated on March 11, 2021
With a latex allergy, your body mistakes latex for a harmful substance. Latex allergy may cause itchy skin and hives or even anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening condition that can cause throat swelling and severe difficulty breathing.
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/latex-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20374287