Eosinophilic Esophagitis By Kristle Lee Lynch, MD, Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania Reviewed / Revised Mar 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment More Information Topic Resources Furrows in Eosinophilic Esophagit... Rings and Strictures in Eosinophi... Exudates in Eosinophilic... Postdilation Tear Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune-mediated disease of the esophagus resulting in eosinophil-predominant inflammation of the esophagus; it can cause reflux-like symptoms, dysphagia, and food impaction.