Why Proactive Care Matters for EoE

Once considered a rare condition, cases of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are becoming more common. More than 470,000 people in the United States are living with EoE, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that causes symptoms that can disrupt daily life. A proactive approach to care can help you stay ahead of EoE, letting you live your life without being defined by your illness. Understanding EoE EoE affects your esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. It happens when your immune system floods this tube with white blood cells in response to certain allergens, an abnormal reaction known as type 2 inflammation. Over time, white blood cells called eosinophils build up in the lining of your esophagus, causing swelling that can lead to EoE symptoms. For adults, the most common symptom of EoE is trouble swallowing, also known as dysphagia. Other symptoms of EoE may include: Chest painFood getting stuck in the throat after swallowing (impaction)Food coming back up after swallowing (regurgitation) HeartburnStomach pain These symptoms may be constant or come and go, but EoE is a lifelong chronic disease — and that means treating it is a lifelong commitment....