Covid-19 Guidance Links

Healthcare professionals guidance on Covid-19, Eosinophilic Diseases and Endoscopy from around the globe.

Guidance is limited due to the current lack of data and may, therefore, be subject to change.

Please report all known cases of EGID and Covid-19 on the International data collection registry.

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Lack of complications in patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases during SARS-CoV-2 outbreak

Edoardo Savarino, MD, PhD,^a,^∗ Greta Lorenzon, RN,^a Matteo Ghisa, MD,^a Giorgio Laserra, MD,^a Brigida Barberio, MD,^a Daria Maniero, Sc,^a Vincenzo Savarino, MD, PhD,^b and Fabiana Zingone, MD, PhD^a.

Published 8/9/2020

Clinical and Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Infection in Adult Patients with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders during the SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak

by Vincenzo Savarino^1,*Paola Iovino²Antonella Santonicola²,Matteo Ghisa¹,Giorgio Laserra¹,Brigida Barberio¹,Daria Maniero¹,Greta Lorenzon¹,Carolina Ciacci²,Vincenzo Savarino³ andFabiana Zingone¹

Published 26/6/2020

United Kingdom

Management of Paediatric Eosinophilic Oesophagitis EoE During the Coronavirus Covid-19 Outbreak - Position statement by the Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Working Group

EoE and Covid-19 Patients and Carer FAQ's - Answered by Eosinophilic Oesophagitis EoE Working Group

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Europe

Management of Patients affected by EoE and other Eosinophilic Gastro-Intestinal Disorders during Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic Click here

Informational Statements Click Here

European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Position update 15th July 2020 Click Here

ESGE and ESGENA Position Statement on gastrointestinal endoscopy and the COVID-19 pandemic Click Here

United States of America

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources - CDC Website | Delta News Hub U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Click Here

COVID-19 Resources For Healthcare Providers Click Here

Australia

COVID-19 notices Click Here

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IES Abstract Presentations

The International Eosinophil Society webinar on the 6th October featured - Abstract Presentations from 6 speakers and breakout rooms. More info and catch up recordings are available.
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EUREOS' 2021 Scientific Symposium on EoE returns on October 4th. It is completely virtual and will feature talks on Real-world EoE registry data, a patient follow-up project and novel therapeutic options. Includes more information and registration details.

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 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
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 EC Eosinophilic Colitis: large intestine EG Eosinophilic Gastritis: stomach EGID Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: stomach and small 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.
EG - EGE - EC Eosinophilic Diseases Lower Gut

What Are Lower Gut Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases the lower EGID's: Eosinophilic Gastritis EG - Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis EGE - Eosinophilic Colitis EC?
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.