Category: eosinophilic-esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic disease that causes inflammation and damage to the esophagus, is often difficult to diagnose. Testing procedures are complex, and many aspects of the diagnostic criteria aren’t standardized. Additionally, EoE symptoms can look a lot like those of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). While EoE is frequently missed or labeled as something… Continue reading Diagnosing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): Tests, Early Diagnosis, and Your Doctors

I n May 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the biologic medication dupilumab (Dupixent) to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Dupilumab is not only the first biologic drug for EoE, but also the first drug of any class to be approved to treat the condition — an immune system disorder… Continue reading Consumer’s Guide to Biologics for Eosinophilic Esophagitis