DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING?
IT COULD BE EoE.

Do you struggle to swallow food or feel discomfort when eating? Are you afraid of food getting stuck? These may be symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

EoE can be mistaken for other diseases—it can also get worse over time and permanently
damage the esophagus. It's important to
understand the causes, signs and symptoms of EoE.

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What Is Eosinophilic
Esophagitis (EoE)?

EoE is a chronic, progressive disease that happens when inflammation causes damage to your esophagus (the muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach) over time. This makes swallowing food a struggle.

EoE can make swallowing difficult (dysphagia) and can cause food to get stuck in your throat (impaction). It can leave you feeling like you have no control over what
or when you can eat.

To learn more about common terms associated with EoE, use the glossary on the Patient Resources page.

Explore More EoE Terms

Pronouncing
“Eosinophilic Esophagitis”
Correctly

Let us break it down
phonetically

It can feel like a mouthful to get out, but let us give you a hand.

Phonetic spelling:
Ee • Oh • Sin • Uh • Fil • IkEh • Sof • A • Jii • Tis

How EoE
Affects the
Esophagus

The illustration below shows the progression of how an esophagus can be affected by EoE over time.

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Normal
esophagus

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Inflammation begins to build
up and the esophagus
begins to narrow

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As inflammation and scarring
continue to build up, the
opening in the esophagus may
become even more narrow

Recognize the Signs & Symptoms of EoE

Do these symptoms
sound familiar?

The most common symptoms of EoE are:
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Feeling of food being stuck
  • Heartburn and/or chest pain
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The symptoms of EoE can often be
different depending on patient age:
  • Teens could have trouble swallowing, may vomit, or have abdominal pain
  • Adults have more difficulty swallowing as the esophagus narrows, causing impaction
Living with EoE

What Causes EoE?

See how inflammation
plays a role

While the cause of EoE is unknown, it’s
thought that foods and/or inhaled
allergens are potential triggers. It is known that a certain
kind of inflammation, known as Type 2 inflammation, can cause EoE. And it’s possible that EoE
can run in the family.

The most common food triggers
for EoE are:

dairy

Dairy

nuts

Nuts

wheat

Wheat

eggs

Eggs

Seafood

Seafood

soy

Soy

Want to keep track of your symptoms or fill out a doctor discussion guide to help lead a
conversation with your doctor about your symptoms? Our patient resources can help.

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Type 2 inflammation
can cause damage
in the esophagus,
leading to scarring
and narrowing.

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