A multi-institutional study has identified one of the allergens responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. This is the first time one of the allergens ...

A transcutaneous electrical stimulation system (TESS) is effective in reducing both symptoms and esophageal acid exposure time in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a ...

A multi-institutional study is the first to identify one of the allergens responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. This is the first time one of the ...

This study aims to analyze the distribution characteristics of IgG4-expressing cells, regulatory T cells (Tregs), and M2-type macrophages as well as to elucidate the relationship between IgG4 and the ...

If GERD triggers asthma, then adequate control of reflux with lifestyle modification and medical or surgical therapy can improve asthma outcome in selected patients. Patients should be advised to ...

Study Objectives: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and asthma are common causes for consultation in primary care, but the relationship between the two remains unclear. The aim of our study ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic (long-term) condition affecting the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. EoE ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a ...

Rachel was 16 when she died after suffering an asthma attack at home in Portavogie in 2017 The parents of a teenage girl who died after an asthma attack are behind a new education programme ...

Asthma is a serious medical condition that causes inflammation and constriction of the airways. If left untreated, it can affect your quality of life. A severe asthma attack can sometimes be fatal.

Many people with asthma find they are affected by the seasons and changes in temperature. Cold weather in particular is a common asthma trigger because the cold, dry air can irritate the airways ...