Our bodies are intricate machines where every cell has a specific job. But when specialized allergy-fighting white blood cells migrate into the esophagus, severe dysfunction follows. Our expert explains how this triggers a chronic immune condition that has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing digestive diseases and can severely disrupt daily life.
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- Dr. Evan Dellon, professor of medicine, University of North Carolina, director, Center for Esophageal Diseases & Swallowing
Dr. Evan Dellon says that when these allergy cells continue to get triggered, they build up and create a long-term immune system condition called Eosinophilic Esophagitis, or EOE.
This is more of an issue for adults. For kids with EOE, the symptoms tend to be more general – making it difficult to diagnose the issue.
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