I am wondering if anyone has had experience with nurses being allergic to 
the HMF powder used to supplement nutrition in breastmilk for the premature 
infant. On our unit, we have 3 nurses who have allergic reactions to the 
powder itself. When they open a packet they get respiratory symptoms and 
hives.One of the nurses had allergy testing with a specialist and reacted 
to nothing except the HMF powder. I am concerned that this could be a issue 
we will have to deal with more as more nurses are exposed. Also we send 
some infants home on this and the mothers don't usually mix it here, so we 
would not know they had a allergy, and if the mix it near a compromised 
baby ie: with chronic lung disease, could this cause more distress? Any 
information you might have would be appreciated. Thanks Sharon

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