Covid-19 Guidance Links

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

Guidance is limited due to the evolving data and new variants and may, therefore, be subject to change.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Patients Are Not at Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19: A Report From a Global Registry

Noam Zevit, MD, Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, John Leung, MD, Luba Marderfeld, MSc, and Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH

Published 10/1/2022

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

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

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 SavarinoPaola Iovino, Antonella Santonicola,Matteo Ghisa, Giorgio Laserra, Brigida Barberio, Daria Maniero, Greta Lorenzon, Carolina Ciacci, Vincenzo Savarino and Fabiana Zingone

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

Published 28/4/2020

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

Covid-19 vaccination for children and young people

Updated 18/2/2022

Europe

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

Published 17/4/2020

ESPGHAN Informational Statements

European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Statements

USA

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources - CDC Website | Delta News Hub

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

CDC Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

NASPHGAN COVID-19 Resources For Healthcare Providers

Australia

GESA COVID-19 notices

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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.
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)
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.

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.
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
Food Obstruction Patient Action Plan

EoE Food Obstruction Action Plan for Patients and Carers. A free printable resource for those diagnosed with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis.
EoG - EoN - EoC Eosinophilic Diseases Lower Gut

What Are Lower Gut Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases the lower EGID's: Eosinophilic Gastritis EoG - Eosinophilic Enteritis EoN - Eosinophilic Colitis EoC?

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

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