How EoE Affects Your Daily Life

Video/Image Voiceover/Audio HERO: What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)? Animation: Show the outline of a body and zoom in on the esophagus. Show white spots on the esophagus and show it narrowing. Hero: Triggered by food and environmental factors Icons: Milk, wheat, egg, soy, fish, nuts, pollen Arrows pointing toward esophagus Eosinophilic esophagitis, known as EoE, is a chronic immune condition where eosinophils, a type of white blood cells, build up in the esophagus. It can occur as an immune reaction to food or allergens, like pollen, mold, dust or animal hair. Animation: Show a person going through their daily lives and stopping while eating to signify they are in pain in their esophageal area EoE can be painful and causes inflammation that damages the esophagus over time. This can take a toll on your daily life. HERO: Physical symptoms of EoE Pop up list: Trouble swallowing Food getting stuck Nausea & pain Poor appetite Difficulty sleeping Show a person in bed having a hard time sleeping, restless, shifting in bed, sitting up slightly uncomfortable Food can get stuck in your throat, and you may have trouble swallowing, nausea, poor appetite, abdominal pain, chest pain, r...