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The risk factors of [[Eosinophilic esophagitis|EoE]] are as follows bimodal age distribution common in both children and adults, male gender, cold and dry climate, [[Eosinophilic esophagitis|EoE]] is common in people with a history of European ancestry, summer and fall, positive family history of [[Eosinophilic esophagitis|EoE]], history of allergies such as [[asthma]], industrial exposures, environmental allergies, chronic respiratory disease, food allergies and [[atopic dermatitis]]. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Eosinophilic esophagitis overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
The risk factors of EoE are as follows bimodal age distribution common in both children and adults, male gender, cold and dry climate, EoE is common in people with a history of European ancestry, summer and fall, positive family history of EoE, history of allergies such as asthma, industrial exposures, environmental allergies, chronic respiratory disease, food allergies and atopic dermatitis.
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
The history and symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), dysphagia, regurgitation, cough, chest pain, food impaction, upper abdominal pain, vomiting. Clinical features in children are follows abdominal pain, nausea, emesis, failure to thrive. Clinical features in the adolescents and adults are as follows dysphagia, heartburn, food impaction, strictures.
Physical Examination
The physical examination of the patients with EoE is usually normal.