Food allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis: learning what to avoid.
Food allergies have increased in prevalence significantly in the past decade and so, apparently, has eosinophilic esophagitis. Although the cause of eosinophilic esophagitis is unknown, allergic responses including food allergies have been implicated. This article reviews both conditions, focusing on how to detect and manage them.
Hong
Sandra
S
Respiratory Institute, ST10, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. hongs3@ccf.org
Vogel
Nicola M
NM
D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000378:metabolism; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D012882:Skin Tests
D007073:Immunoglobulin E