20 September 2013

Eosinophilic esophagitis

  • Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus, and also called allergic oesophagitis. 
  • Symptoms are swallowing difficulty, food impaction, and heartburn. 
  • Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EE) was first described in children but occurs in adults as well. 
  • Food allergy may play a significant role. 
-Eosinophilic esophagitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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