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Re: Latex allergyFrom: Steve & Eryl Raymond (eryl@intekom.co.za)Fri Aug 27 15:36:27 2004
There again is that strange American word which defies logic - "irregardless"! Where does it come from and why is an ex-South African using it? It's either "irrespective" or "regardless", but not a chimera of them both. As for the latex allergy, yes, it is another reflex from a society obsessed with the law-suit. No doubt there is potentially a cross-reaction, but the chance must be slim. How "potential" is "potential"? Steve RModugno@aol.com wrote:
>Our hospital has the protocol of treating all patients who are allergic to avocados, kiwi fruit, bananas, and "tree nuts" as people with potential latex allergy. This is irregardless of whether the patient has had numerous pelvic or other exams outside the hospital with impunity.( Sounds like typical American defensive medicine to me!)
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