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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers about Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

June is Dysphagia Awareness Month.Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that causes chronic inflammation in the esophagus. This inflammation results in symptoms like trouble swallowing, chest pain and food impaction (when food gets stuck in the esophagus). While there is no cure for EoE, there are effective treatments to control symptoms and keep the condition in check. Without treatment, EoE typically worsens.EoE is becoming more common, and can affect people of any age. We spoke with Evan S. Dellon, M.D., MPH, gastroenterologist, and professor of medicine and adjunct professor of epi...