Can latex foam mattresses cause allergies?
“Latex foam mattresses do not cause allergies. There is one type of allergy “latex allergy” linked to the raw material “natural latex”. The vulcanization of the natural latex for the application in mattresses, upholstery, car tires, etc. exposes the latex to high temperatures and this type of vulcanized latex does not cause the latex contact or respiratory (coughing or sneezing) allergy that can be caused in approximately 1 person in 10,000 by the proteins within the untreated natural latex. It´s the moulded latex used in preservatives, gloves or unwashed latex products that can cause the latex allergy.” In addition to the fact that vulcanized latex sleeping articles do not cause the latex allergy, these same sleeping articles can count on anti-house dust mite qualities and in combination with the right cover can be beneficial for asthmatic people. Reference Source: http://users.telenet.be/zeldzame.ziekten/List.a/Aller(2).htm (Vragen en antwoorden) Prof. Dr. Wim Stevens, Head of the Dp
