Routine Screening for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients Presenting With Dysphagia

Routine Screening for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients Presenting With Dysphagia

The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of pathologic eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in the cohort of adult patients who present for specialty care in the gastroenterology clinics with complaint of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). From this, the investigators will make recommendations regarding routine screening for the diagnosis in this cohort. The prevalence of EoE in patients presenting for specialty care in the gastroenterology clinics with the complaint of dysphagia is great enough that the diagnosis should be routinely screened against in this cohort.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age > 18
• complaint of dysphagia

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnancy
• age <18
• on inhaled steroids within the last 30 days
• on systemic steroids in the last 30 days
• known diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
• obvious obstructive etiology found at endoscopy
• increased risk of bleeding (on blood thinners or anti-platelet agents other than aspirin)