Eosinophilic Esophagitis (or EE) was a hot topic at a gastroenterology conference I attended recently. EE is a chronic condition causing inflammation of the esophagus and appears to be on the rise in children. There are similarities in the symptoms and presentation of EE and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) so doctors are using new research-based methods of diagnosing EE. While EE and GERD may have similar symptoms, the treatments are quite different so the diagnosis is vitally important....
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