Sunday 20 July 2014

High-dose Fluticasone Effective Against Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Says Study

Increased doses of the corticosteroid fluticasone propionate safely and effectively induce remission in many people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). EoE is a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus characterized by high levels of white blood cells called eosinophils. However, some trial participants did not respond to fluticasone even after six months of high-dose treatments, providing evidence that certain people with EoE are steroid-resistant. ...

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