Episodic stridor with latex nipple use in a 2-month-old infant.
Latex allergy in the pediatric population is most commonly identified in patients who have undergone multiple operations for neural tube defects or exstrophic genitourinary anomalies. However, there are a significant number of children who, without the usual risk factors, clinically and/or serologically appear to be latex allergic. There is sporadic information in the medical literature regarding reactions to latex allergens in household items, especially in patients younger than 1 year old. Several recent reports even support the existence of reactions to latex pacifiers. We report a case of an atopic 2-month-old infant who experienced the previously unreported reaction of repeated stridor on exposure to a latex nipple while feeding. It is important that clinicians recognize stridor as a potential reaction to latex in infants.
Freishtat
Robert J
RJ
Department of Pediatrics, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA. rfreisht@cnmc.org
Goepp
Julius G K
JG
D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology; D001903:Bottle Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000209:etiology; D007223:Infant; D020315:Latex Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications*; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology*