Since eosinophilic esophagitis (often referred to as EoE) is an allergy-like condition, that can thicken the esophagus and cause difficulty swallowing, steroids [fluticasone (Flovent) or budesonide (Pulmicort)] are sometimes used to bathe the esophagus. The steroids can be used alone or with acid blockers, like omeprazole (Prilosec) or lansoperazole (Prevacid),  to control the disease and … Continue reading Steroid side effects in EoE – Concern about using steroids to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)