What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis?

Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic esophageal inflammation characterized by eosinophil infiltration. The main clinical manifestations are swallowing obstruction, food incarceration, and reflux-like symptoms. The diagnosis is mainly based on its typical clinical manifestations and esophageal pathology, and excludes other esophageal and extraesophageal diseases that may cause such clinical manifestations. Its treatment methods are also varied, including acid suppression, diet adjustment, glucocorticoids, and esophageal dilatation. Hormone therapy is the main treatment.