EGID Patients Are Not Found to Have a Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19

A study in the JACI has shown that there is no increased risk of severe COVID-19 in EGID patients compared to the general population. Thank you to everyone in our community that reported or promoted the online registry used to collect the data. Read more
BSPGHAN Guidance on EoE & Covid-19

Management of paediatric EoE during the Coronavirus outbreak Position Statement by Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Working Group British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN) Read more

Covid-19 and EOS Professionals Info

Covid-19 relevant Eosinophilic and Gastroenterology information for those with a professional interest in Eosinophilic Diseases

EGID Patients Are Not Found to Have a Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19

A study in the JACI has shown that there is no increased risk of severe COVID-19 in EGID patients compared to the general population. Thank you to everyone in our community that reported or promoted the online registry used to collect the data. Read more

BSPGHAN Guidance on EoE & Covid-19

Management of paediatric EoE during the Coronavirus outbreak Position Statement by Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Working Group British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN) Read more

Covid-19 Guidance Links

Covid-19 guidance links for the latest information and guidance for professionals with Eosinophilic Patient Cohorts Read more

COVID-19 - EoE / EGID research

SECURE-EoE/EGID - COVID-19 Registry This platform has been developed to collect international information on adult and paediatric patients previously diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases (EGID) who are under high suspicion or confirmed with a diagnosis of COVID-19. Read more

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Eosinophilic Disease Advocacy for Children and Transition care

The EOS Network participated in a significant paediatric gastroenterology event, advocating for better care for eosinophilic disease patients. We distributed information packs to healthcare professionals and established valuable connections, raising awareness and promoting a patient-centric approach.
Oral Immunotherapy and Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Discover the latest findings on oral immunotherapy (OIT) for children with food allergies and its link to eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Learn about the study's methods, results, and implications for patient care.
Removing animal milk versus removing 6 food types as EoE treatment

A recent multi-centred study reveals removing just animal milk as first-line diet therapy for EoE Eosinophilic Oesophagitis is equally effective in the 6-week trial.
Removing animal milk versus removing 6 foods as EoE treatment

Can removing just animal work as well as the 6 Food Elimination Diet to treat EoE?

EoE - Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

EoE Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) is a chronic condition where an individual has too many of a white blood cell called an eosinophil in the oesophagus, which causes inflammation and difficulties swallowing.
What are Eosinophilic Diseases?

When abnormal levels of eosinophils are found in your digestive system (oesophagus, stomach or intestine/bowel), tissues, blood or other organs without a known cause/diagnosis, further consideration should be given to eosinophilic - associated diseases.
EoE Symptoms and Causes

The symptoms and known causes of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) in children and adults. Links to videos from gastroenterologists and a patient Action Plan for food blockages.
EoE Treatment

An overview of the different types of treatment for eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE). Includes dietary, allergy, dilatation and drug therapies.
Types of Eosinophilic Diseases

EGID’S Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: EoE Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Esophagitis: Oesophagus EoG Eosinophilic Gastritis: stomach EoN Eosinophilic Enteritis: small intestine EoC Eosinophilic Colitis: large intestine HES Hypereosinophilic Syndrome: blood and any organ Churg-Strauss Syndrome - Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: lungs, sinuses, heart, various organ systems
What is an eosinophil?

The eosinophil has many varied roles some of which are yet to be discovered. Current research shows that they can be both helpful and harmful. In a healthy individual typically 1 to 5% of white blood cells are eosinophils which play an important role in your immune system.
EoE Diagnosis

How eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is diagnosed, current medical guidelines and more resources for patients and healthcare professionals.
Food Obstruction Patient Action Plan

EoE Food Obstruction Action Plan for Patients and Carers. A free printable resource for those diagnosed with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis.
EoE and Covid-19 UK FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions on Covid-19 and EoE Eosinophilic Oesophagitis, answered by the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition BSPGHAN Working Group Click Here
Recipes and Cooking Tips

Living with Eosinophilic diseases often means managing a restricted diet. Click to find information and yummy recipes adapted to be free of the big 6 Egg - Wheat - Dairy - Soy -Fish - Nut

Food Obstruction Patient Action Plan

EoE Food Obstruction Action Plan for Patients and Carers. A free printable resource for those diagnosed with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis. Read more

EAW 22 - Save the Date!

Save the date in your diaries - Eosinophil Awareness Week (EAW) will take place 16th - 22nd May this year! It's an opportunity to promote awareness of EGIDs and show support for those living with eosinophilic diseases. Read more