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Eosinophilic esophagitis prevalence may be higher than thought in pediatric patients with asthma

A recent study suggests that the prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis in pediatric patients with asthma may be higher than previously estimated.

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A recent study suggests that the prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis in pediatric patients with asthma may be higher than previously estimated. The research, which involved screening pediatric asthma patients for eosinophilic esophagitis, found that this condition may be more common than thought. The study's findings indicate that routine screening in pediatric asthma clinics could lead to the identification of more patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. The implications of this study are not yet clear, but it highlights the need for further research into the relationship between eosinophilic esophagitis and asthma in pediatric patients.

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