Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Health Tips

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disease characterized by a large number of white blood cells called eosinophils that cause inflammation in the lining of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth and stomach). It is commonly associated in patients with other allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hayfever), asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Common signs and symptoms can vary with age: infants and toddlers may not be growing properly refusing foods, school-age children may be having abdominal pains or vomiting, and others may have difficulty of swallowing or foods stuck in the throat/ esophagus.

We can help by identifying offending food allergens and then provide dietary recommendations accordingly. Studies have also shown that some EoE may be seasonal and affected by environmental allergens and testing to these allergens may be recommended.

Alongside your gastroenterologist, we will recommend treatments including proton pump inhibitor medication and swallowed topical corticosteroids to control the inflammation and to suppress the eosinophils.