Table 1.
Clinical Features of 37 Adult Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
| Variable | Value (n = 37) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 29 (78.4) |
| Female | 8 (21.6) |
| Age (yr) | 44.0 (32.0–53.5) |
| Symptom profile | |
| Dysphagia/food impaction | 8 (21.6) |
| Epigastric pain | 8 (21.6) |
| Heartburn | 9 (24.2) |
| Dyspepsia | 3 (8.1) |
| Unknown | 9 (27.0) |
| Location | |
| Mid esophagus | 19 (51.4) |
| Lower esophagus | 18 (48.6) |
| Eosinophils per HPF | 25 (20–71) |
| Allergy profile | |
| Asthma | 2 (5.4) |
| Allergic rhinitis | 7 (16.2) |
| Food allergy | 2 (5.4) |
| None | 26 (75.0) |
| Smoking history | |
| Yes | 14 (35.1) |
| No | 23 (62.2) |
| Alcohol history | |
| Yes | 15 (40.5) |
| No | 22 (59.5) |
| Blood test results | |
| Tested for eosinophilia | 35 (94.6) |
| Eosinophilia (> 500 eosinophils/mL) | 8 (21.6) |
HPF, high power field.
Data represent total number (%) or median (interquartile range).