METHODS OF TREATING EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS

摘要

The present disclosure provides a method of treating inflammation of the upper gastrointestinal tract, particularly the esophagus, by administering an oral corticosteroid. In some cases, the method comprises treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) by administering an oral corticosteroid in the induction and maintenance phases to improve peak eosinophil counts and symptoms. In an embodiment, the method comprises treating EoE by administering an oral corticosteroid at night and/or while the patient is lying down.