Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a newly recognized chronic disease that can be associated with food allergies. It is increasingly being diagnosed in children and adults. EoE is characterized by inflammation and accumulation of a specific type of immune cell, called an eosinophil, in the esophagus.
The technical name of Dust mite is Dermatophagoides. This is made up of Dermato meaning skin and Phagoides meaning eating. Skin eating (skin scales eating)
