About Allergies: Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

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Allergies Allergies Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Daniel More, MD, your Guide to Allergies Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic condition caused by the infiltration of eosinophils into the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, and causing symptoms of acid reflux and food impaction. This condition is frequently caused by allergy to foods as well as to aeroallergens, such as pollens, molds, pet dander and dust mite. Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis includes avoidance of allergic triggers and the use of swallowed corticosteroid sprays -- inhaled or nasal steroids that are normally used for asthma or allergic rhinitis, except that the medications are swallowed, resulting in a topical application of the medication. A recent study of 34 adults with eosinophilic esophagitis compared the effects of swallowed fluticasone compared to placebo over a 6 week period of time. The study found that nearly 70% of people who were given fluticasone had complete resolution of eosinophils in the esophagus, compared to none in the placebo group. Symptoms did not seem to differ among the treatment and placebo groups, however, which may have been related to high rate of symptom relief reported by people receiving the placebo treatment. All About Eosinophilic Esophagitis Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a disease characterized by swelling of the esophagus (the part of the body connecting the throat and the stomach) caused by an allergic white blood cell, the eosinophil. Symptoms of EE can range from severe heartburn, difficulty swallowing, food impaction in the esophagus, nausea, vomiting and weight loss.... Read more Did You Discover the Cause of your Eosinophilic Esophagitis? Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic disease of the upper gastrointestinal tract often caused by various allergic triggers, including foods and aeroallergens (such as pollens, pet dander and dust mite particles). Symptoms depend on how old the affected person is, with younger children having more symptoms of nausea, vomiting and weight loss, and older children and adults having food impaction and difficulty swallowing. How did you find out that you or your child had eosinophilic esophagitis, and what the determined to be the cause of your symptoms? Share your story! Read more All About Food Allergies Your doctor has just told you that you have food allergies. Now what? Unless you had a long discussion with him or her as to what this means, you're probably feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. You might be thinking, "What symptoms should I look for? How was this diagnosed? What are the treatments available? Will my food allergy ever go away?" These questions, and others, are common when a person is first diagnosed with food allergies. Find out the answers to these questions and more... Read more Allergies Ads Allergies Dog Food Allergies Allergy Treatment Asthma and Allergies Allergy Symptoms Featured Articles Allergy Shots and Drops (Immunotherapy) Alternative Therapies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergies Glossary of Terms Information on the Most Common Allergy Medications Allergy Basics Frequently Asked Questions   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Daniel More, MD Allergies Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Allergies newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What are Allergies? Symptoms of Allergies Diagnosis of Allergies Treatment of Allergies Preventing Allergies Advertisement