Stories

We are looking to add to our patient stories and we would love to hear from you.

Do you have an Eosinophilic journey or perhaps a day in the life story you would like to share?

For written stories please keep them to around 500 words and include a picture.

For video's please keep them to around 5 minutes.

Please contact us quoting " EOS and Me Stories"

Latest

Lirentelimab studies meet histologic endpoints but miss symptomatic endpoints

Allakos has announced that it's ENIGMA (Phase 3) and KRYPTOS (Phase 2/3) studies for lirentelimab in EG & EoD and EoE respectively met histologic endpoints but missed symptomatic endpoints.
FDA rejects application for budesonide treatment

The US FDA has rejected an application for TAK-721 (budesonide oral suspension) for the treatment of EoE in it's present form, and have recommended an additional study to help resolve feedback.
January Community Chat

EOS Community Chat Wednesday 26th Jan - an informal zoom event giving an opportunity to meet and chat with others living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases.
ESPGHAN 2021 - EoE: The Patient's Experience

We are proud that our Chair and Founder was invited to present at the ESPGHAN Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases monothematic conference - Advocating for patients across Europe. Read More

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.