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What Causes Severe Headache And Tightness In The Chest?
When I am in a room with a poinsettia for more than 15 minutes, I develop a an intense headache, my chest feels heavy and tight, and I begin to wheeze. If I have a longer exposure, I begin to be feel fatigued and sick. I already take Zyertec and Flonase daily. Is there something else that I can do to get through the holiday season?
I read carefully your question and understand your concern.
I think you may have latex allergies.
You might want to think twice before bringing a colorful poinsettia plant to you during the holidays.
Poinsettia cause severe reactions due this allergie (Euphorbia pulcherrima), with its red or pink petals and deep green leaves, belongs to the same plant family as the Brazilian rubber tree from which latex is obtained.
In rare instances, the reaction could be life-threatening. If you have a latex allergy, consider carrying an emergency epinephrine kit.
As for treatment i recommend do not bring this plant on holidays, since you only treat the symptoms after there is an allergic reaction it more effective prevent the plant or latex reaction.
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What Causes Severe Headache And Tightness In The Chest?
Hello! Thanks for using healthcaremagic.com I read carefully your question and understand your concern. I think you may have latex allergies. You might want to think twice before bringing a colorful poinsettia plant to you during the holidays. Poinsettia cause severe reactions due this allergie (Euphorbia pulcherrima), with its red or pink petals and deep green leaves, belongs to the same plant family as the Brazilian rubber tree from which latex is obtained. In rare instances, the reaction could be life-threatening. If you have a latex allergy, consider carrying an emergency epinephrine kit. As for treatment i recommend do not bring this plant on holidays, since you only treat the symptoms after there is an allergic reaction it more effective prevent the plant or latex reaction.