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    Tips for Living With and Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis

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    How Eosinophilic Esophagitis Affects Your Body

    Left untreated, this allergic reaction can damage your esophagus. Learn what the symptoms are so you can take action.

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    The Challenges You Can Face

    Learn how this chronic disease causes inflammation in the esophagus and ways to manage its symptoms and challenges.

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    What Triggers Flare Ups

    Keep a journal to help pinpoint what’s causing your EoE flares, whether it’s acid reflux, a food allergy, or a seasonal one.

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    Dietary Changes May Help

    Dietary therapy can be an important treatment tool for EOE. Learn how your food choices can raise or lower your inflammation.

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    What About an Elimination Diet?

    One of the treatments for EoE is an elimination diet. Learn how cutting certain foods from your diet helps you pinpoint symptom triggers.

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    When to Reach Out to Your Doctor

    Have trouble swallowing? Have regular acid reflux? It may be time to call your doctor and learn about EoE.

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    Medications for EoE

    There are many medications to treat eosinophilic esophagitis. Proton pump inhibitors, steroids, or a new drug, Dupixent, can all help you find relief.

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    Things That Can Affect Treatment Choices

    There are many treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis. Here’s what your doctor keeps in mind when they pick one.

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    Advanced Options for Treatment

    When first line EoE treatments don’t work, what’s next? Learn more about esophageal dilation, biologics, and more.

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    Your Journey With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

    Ryan Piansky has had eosinophilic esophagitis since he was 2 years old. Learn more about how he’s learned to navigate his social life with the condition.

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    Complications That Can Arise

    Scarring and narrowing of the esophagus, anxiety, and depression are complications of eosinophilic esophagitis.

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