Eosinophilic Esophagitis Fund

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus. It occurs when a type of white blood cell, the eosinophil, accumulates in the esophagus. The elevated number of eosinophils cause injury and inflammation to the esophagus, making it difficult to eat due to pain and inflammation. Eosinophilic esophagitis was once thought to be a component of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but is now known to be a separate entity with other treatment options.