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Allergies to Nickel Cadmium

Nickel is a widely used metal found in jewelry, kitchen utensils and electronics. Nickel-cadmium is usually found in a specific kind of rechargeable battery. Nickel-cadmium can trigger allergies in people who are sensitive to nickel.

  1. Nickel Cadmium

    • Allergies to nickel-cadmium usually result in people who are exposed to it as a result of manufacturing nickel-cadmium batteries. The allergic reaction is usually due to the presence of nickel, which is among the most common metals that cause contact allergies.

    Symptoms

    • Symptoms of allergies to nickel-cadmium include the rash and flaking skin of contact eczema. Some people who inhale nickel can develop symptoms of asthma and respiratory allergies, according to Public Health & Preventive Medicine.

    Treatment

    • The best treatment for allergies to nickel-cadmium is to avoid exposure to the substance. This could mean wearing gloves and a mask while working, or shifting to a different line of work that does not involve nickel-cadmium.

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