Eosinophilic Esophagitis Blog

Welcome to the new Eosinophilic Esophagitis blog. This is new and information is being added frequently, so tune back in and see what’s new! I’ll be sharing all my experiences with everything EoE.
Should I Try a Biologic Drug?

Should I Try a Biologic Drug?

The Latest Drugs to Deal with EoE - Biologics   The latest drugs on the scene to help deal with EoE are called Biologics and they show a lot of promise for finding relief. Here are some details about these drugs: 1) The term "Biologic" is for drugs that are...

The Trouble with Accuracy of EoE Biopsies

The Trouble with Accuracy of EoE Biopsies

If you've been diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) it means you've had symptoms, a biopsy of >15 eosinophils per HPF and likely tried PPIs and had no improvement in symptoms. So the only true accurate way to know a diagnosis or a cure is the biopsy. BUT...

What is a HIGH Eosinophil Cell Count?

What is a HIGH Eosinophil Cell Count?

EoE is diagnosed by taking a biopsy of the tissue in your esophagus and determining how many eosinophil cells are present per high powered field (hpf). A result of >15 cells per hpf will typically result in a diagnosis of EoE (if other conditions or sources of...

Swallowed Corticosteroids Treatment

Swallowed Corticosteroids Treatment

There are 2 main options when your EoE is serious enough to consider taking corticosteroids. For EoE, they are not in a pill form usually, they need to get to your esophagus, so it has to be a liquid form. The treatment is swallowed corticosteroids. There...

Difference Between GERD and EoE

Difference Between GERD and EoE

What is the Difference Between GERD and Eosinophilic Esophagitis? Well, A LOT These 2 conditions are NOT the same thing, and are VERY different. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring...