In a commentary by David A. Johnson, MD, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is highlighted as a condition that is being diagnosed with increasing frequency in both adults and children.
Referencing updated guidance from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Dr. Johnson notes that endoscopy remains central to EoE diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment decisions. Clinicians are encouraged to use the EoE Endoscopic Reference Score (EREFS), obtain at least six esophageal biopsies, and evaluate for strictures, which occur in about 25% of adults.
He also emphasizes the importance of ongoing follow-up, as EoE can recur quickly after treatment is stopped.