Some people even react to breathing the powder from inside latex gloves or balloons.
Latex is the sap from the Hevea brasilensis tree. Rubber is produced when chemicals to increase durability, elasticity, and strength are added to the latex. There are alternative, non-latex products for most of these items. Usually, these alternatives are made of plastic, vinyl, or silicone. While anybody can develop a latex allergy, certain groups have been identified as having a greater risk of becoming latex allergic.