Successful Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Report

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a relatively recently described condition, with rapidly increasing prevalence over the past several years. There is unfortunately no cure for EoE, and treatment involves food elimination and off-label use of topical steroids. These treatments can have significant im...

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Published in:	The Yale journal of biology & medicine Vol. 93; no. 5; pp. 685 - 688
Main Authors:	Soffer, Gary, Kaman, Kelsey, Li, Xiu-Min
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine 01-12-2020 YJBM
Series:	Focus: Allergic Diseases and Type II Immunity
Subjects:	Acupressure Acupuncture Asthma Biopsy Case Report Chinese medicine Cytokines Disease Endoscopy Esophagitis Esophagus Food allergies Immunology Leukocytes (eosinophilic) Lymphocytes T Patients Quality of life Remission Steroid hormones Traditional Chinese medicine Chinese medicine eosinophilic esophagitis
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Summary:	Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a relatively recently described condition, with rapidly increasing prevalence over the past several years. There is unfortunately no cure for EoE, and treatment involves food elimination and off-label use of topical steroids. These treatments can have significant impacts on quality of life for patients. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been shown to decrease Th2 cytokines which are implicated in the pathophysiology of EoE. We present an 11-year-old male with severe EoE who was treated with TCM and able to achieve complete remission. Further modalities of treatment for EoE should continue to be pursued.
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ISSN:	0044-0086 1551-4056