Medical treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.

This article provides a summary of a Cochrane review on the medical treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). EoE is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that can affect individuals of all ages, but is more common in males and adults. The review evaluated the efficacy and safety of different medical interventions for EoE, including corticosteroids and biologics. The findings suggest that corticosteroids improve clinical and histological outcomes, while biologics may improve clinical outcomes. However, the cost and availability of biologics should be considered. Further research and cost-effectiveness analyses are needed to fully evaluate and compare these treatments. [Extracted from the article]