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Gastroesophageal reflux is a strong risk factor for this disease. The increase in incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma coincided with the introduction of medications that promote reflux by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), such as nitroglycerin, anticholinergics, Î²-adrenergic agonists, aminophyllines, and benzodiazepines.
1 The diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy of the esophagus. 2  The treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis is with proton pump inhibitors and swallowed fluticasone propionate. 3  esophageal dilatation is used when meditations fail to relieve dysphagia.