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During the production of the 1973 film The Exorcist, make-up artist Dick Smith used trichloroethane, a liquid, to achieve the effect of welt-like letters being raised on a foam latex stomach. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He went on to develop and refine air bladder effects for the 1980 film Altered States , [ 2 ] [ 4 ] which depicts lumps rippling beneath a ...
A latex balloon will conform to the shape of the trachea, blocking the airway and making it difficult to expel with the Heimlich maneuver. [10] In addition, if the foreign body is able to absorb water, such as a bean, seed, or corn, among other things, it may swell over time leading to a more severe obstruction.
Latex allergy is a medical term encompassing a range of allergic reactions to the proteins present in natural rubber latex. [1] It generally develops after repeated exposure to products containing natural rubber latex. When latex-containing medical devices or supplies come in contact with mucous membranes, the membranes may absorb latex proteins.
The mother of a 7-year-old who died while playing with a balloon wants to warn parents about the dangers. "Alexandra was my world and I don’t know how I’m supposed to go on without her in my ...
The use of latex condoms by people with an allergy to latex can cause allergic symptoms, such as skin irritation. [47] In people with severe latex allergies, using a latex condom can potentially be life-threatening. [48] Repeated use of latex condoms can also cause the development of a latex allergy in some people. [49]
A look at why there are so many balloons up there — launched for purposes of war, weather, science, business or just goofing around; why they're getting attention now; and how the U.S. is likely ...
Megan Liu, lead study author and science and policy manager at Toxic-Free Future, tells Yahoo Life that this was a “minor point” in the study. “We feel bad that this happened,” she adds.
Liquid Latex intended for mold-making may cause serious eye irritation. [6] If liquid latex gets in your eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do, and continue rinsing. Latex is also a common allergen, and may trigger an allergic reaction in some people.