Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a disease characterized by swelling of the esophagus (the part of the body connecting the throat and the stomach) caused by an allergic white blood cell, the eosinophil. Symptoms of EE caBecause the exact cause of this condition isn’t known, it may not be possible to prevent every case of EoE. However, because it is theorized to be similar to an allergy, it may be helpful to have allergy testing done. Allergy testing can help you to identify the environmental items as well as the foods that you’re allergic to. This can help you to know what to avoid in order to prevent many of the immune responses that can cause EoE. Improve the quality of your indoor air by opening windows when possible and not allowing toxic fumes in the home. Avoid burning candles or incense indoors, and use fragrance-free products.n range from severe heartburn, difficulty swallowing, food impaction in the esophagus, nausea, vomiting and weight loss. There appear to be some age-related differences in symptoms, with younger children having more symptoms of weight loss, and older children and adults having food impaction and difficulty swallowing.

It is not exactly clear what causes EE, although this disease may be related to other allergic diseases, particularly asthma. People with EE frequently have a personal or family history of other allergic diseases such as hay fever, food allergy, and asthma. Recently, there have been studies showing an association between food and environmental allergies and EE.