Dictionary of Allergies .. Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Allergy evaluation has a high yield in adult eosinophilic esophagitis as 81% of referred patients had one or more allergens identified and 50% had one or more skin tests positive to foods. Allergy evaluation should be considered in adult patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.

References

Penfield JD, Lang DM, Goldblum JR, Lopez R, Falk GW. The Role of Allergy Evaluation in Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2009 Jun 25.