What is eosinophilic esophagitis? First, to make it easier, this condition is commonly referred to as EoE. Those with EoE have a type of blood cells, called eosinophils, that build up in their esophagus in response to an allergic trigger, typically a food or foods. These eosinophils, which normally would not be present in the esophagus, cause inflammation and can even lead to scarring or narrowing of the esophagus. Symptoms, especially in children, can be hard to pinpoint. Some common symptoms m
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What is eosinophilic esophagitis? First, to make it easier, this condition is commonly referred to as EoE. Those with EoE have a type of blood cells, called eosinophils, that build up in their esophagus in response to an allergic trigger, typically a food or foods. These eosinophils, which normally would not be present in the esophagus, cause inflammation and can even lead to scarring or narrowing of the esophagus. Symptoms, especially in children, can be hard to pinpoint. Some common symptoms m
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