Brian and Lisa Wagner Family Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when the body overreacts to an allergy-triggering food or substance in the throat, sending a toxic amount of specialized white blood cells to fight the allergen. The result can be inflammation and tissue damage in the esophagus.

Symptoms of EoE include:

• Poor weight gain
• Refusal to eat
• Frequent vomiting with meals
• Heartburn
• Difficulty or discomfort with swallowing
• Chest, throat or abdominal pain
• Persistent cough

The only way to diagnose EoE is by an endoscopy with biopsies of the esophageal lining. Our patients work with one of our allergists and undergo extensive allergy testing. The testing will help us identify possible food and/or environmental causes of your child’s symptoms.