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Correlation between eosinophilic oesophagitis and aeroallergens

Fouad J. Moawad, Ganesh R. Veerappan, Jason M. Lake, Corinne Maydonovitch, Bret R. Haymore, Susan E. Kosisky, Roy K.H. Wong

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2009 · 204 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

A seasonal variation was seen in the diagnosis of eosinophilic oesophagitis which correlated with pollen counts. These findings have important implications regarding the pathogenesis of eosinophilic oesophagitis, suggesting a potential role for aeroallergens.

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