| AGENT |
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION |
EFFECTS |
ADVERSE REACTIONS |
| Proton Pump Inhibitors |
Oral |
1) Decreased acid secretion, 2) Anti-inflammatory |
Headache, nausea, diarrhea |
| Topical Glucocorticoids |
Oral |
1) Decreased eosinophil counts |
Abdominal pain, oral thrush, hoarseness of voice |
| Fluticasone propionate |
Metered-dose inhaler without a spacer |
1) Relief of dysphagia, 2) Decreased inflammation of the esophagus |
Oral thrush, cataracts, adrenal suppression and relapse |
| Budesonide |
Nebulizer |
1) Relief of dysphagia, 2) Decreased inflammation of the esophagus, 3) Decreased eosinophil counts. |
Oral thrush and relapse |
| Ciclesonide |
Oral |
Decreased eosinophil counts in the proximal and distal esophagus as shown in histopathology. |
Unpleasant taste, dryness, and burning sensation in the mouth. |
