Early life factors are associated with risk for eosinophilic esophagitis diagnosed in adulthood.

Early life exposures have been associated with pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), but it is unknown if a similar association is present in adults. We aimed to assess the association between early life risk factors and development of EoE in adulthood. To do this, we conducted a case-control study which was nested within a prospective cohort study of adults undergoing outpatient endoscopy.

Relationship Between Housing Components and Development of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

Background: While the environment contributes to EoE pathogenesis, few environmental risk factors for EoE have been identified.

Aim: To determine whether housing components such as exterior materials, heating systems, and house age are associated with EoE.

Methods: This case-control study used the UNC EoE clinicopathologic database to identify newly diagnosed EoE patients.