Eosinophilic esophagitis and symptoms possibly related to eosinophilic esophagitis in oral immunotherapy

Food allergy is seen in 2% to 8% of the US population and continues to increase.1–3 Patients with food allergy often have an impaired quality of life and may experience nutritional deficiencies.4,5 Currently, there are no US Food and Drug Administration–approved treatments for food allergy, and it is recommended that patients practice allergen avoidance and carry epinephrine for use in case of severe reaction to unintentional allergen exposure.6 The lifestyle of allergen avoidance presents a challenge and often causes anxiety for patients and caregivers.

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