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UNDERSTAND YOUR EoE

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Whether it is help with talking to your doctor or specialist, learning more about EoE, or tracking your symptoms, these downloadable
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You don’t have to navigate EoE by yourself. Connecting with others can provide comfort and guidance, build understanding, and raise awareness about the disease. Consider these actions:

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Glossary

A
Allergist

A doctor who specializes in treating allergies, asthma, and other immune conditions.

B
Biologics

Biologics are specialty medications designed to target one of the sources of inflammation in your immune system. In the case of EoE, a biologic treatment may reduce inflammation in your esophagus.

Biopsy

The process of taking a sample of tissue from the body to examine it more closely. A biopsy of the esophagus is needed in order to properly diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis.

D
Dietary Therapy

Most commonly, EoE is caused by food allergens, so eliminating certain foods that are likely to cause a response may help manage EoE symptoms. There are a few dietary strategies that can be tried, including elimination and elemental diets. Any dietary intervention should be done in consultation with a healthcare provider.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing foods or liquids, arising from the throat or esophagus; one of the most common EoE symptoms.

E
Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor (ENT)

A doctor who specializes in treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, plus the neck and head region as well.

Endoscopy

A procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system done with the help of a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube. A gastroenterologist uses an endoscopy to diagnose and sometimes treat conditions that affect the upper part of the digestive system.

Eosinophils

Normal type of white blood cells that are produced in the bone marrow and migrate to tissues throughout the body. When a foreign substance invades the body, eosinophils work with other white blood cells to release substances that neutralize the invader.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

A chronic immune disease where eosinophils and other immune cells build up in the lining of your esophagus—the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach—causing inflammation.

Esophageal Dilation Surgery

A surgical procedure where your doctor dilates, or stretches, a narrowed area of your esophagus.

F
Food Elimination Diet Therapy

A frequent therapy used for patients with EoE that excludes common "trigger" foods from a patient's diet. These foods often include wheat, milk, egg, nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish.

G
Gastroenterologist

A medical doctor (specialist) who is qualified to diagnose and treat disorders related to the gastrointestinal system, which includes the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach, among other organs.

I
Immune system

The defense system that protects your body against harmful substances and invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system is made up of many different cell types and organs.

Inflammation

Your body's response to damage caused by bacteria, harmful substances, injury or trauma of any kind, or other factors.

N
Nurse Practitioner (NP)

A nurse who has advanced clinical education and training. They can serve as a primary care provider and share many of the same duties as doctors.

P
Pediatrician

A doctor who treats illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions specifically in infants, children, and adolescents.

Physician Assistant (PA)

A medical professional who can provide a wide range of health services in collaboration with a medical doctor.

Primary Care Physician (PCP)

A doctor who helps manage your overall health. They are typically your main point of contact for basic medical care.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Proton pump inhibitors are typically used to treat a range of gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They are also commonly used in EoE to help alleviate symptoms.

S
Swallowed Topical Corticosteroids

In treating EoE symptoms, topical steroids are swallowed or inhaled to act directly on the esophagus to help dampen inflammation. They can be taken as a slurry—a liquid with a thickener, such as a sweetener, to help it taste better—or as a powder that requires an inhaler.

T
Type 2 Inflammation

A type of systemic allergic response that can result in increased inflammation in the esophagus, leading to difficulty swallowing and other symptoms.

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