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Seasonal Patterns in Eosinophilic Esophagitis-Related Emergency Department Visits: A National Database Analysis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study investigates seasonal variations in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)-related emergency department visits among adults. METHODS: We analyzed the National Emergency Department Sample (2016-2021), identifying adult patients with EoE using ICD-10 codes. Generalized additive models assessed seasonal patterns. RESULTS: Among 18,791 EoE-related emergency department visits, a significant seasonal variation was observed, peaking in summer and nadiring in winter. This pattern was consistent across all US regions. CONCLUSION: Seasonal dietary habits and social behaviors likely contribute to EoE exacerbations. Healthcare providers should emphasize management strategies during high-risk periods, particularly summer months and weekends.

Source: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000003226

Authors: Chun-Wei Pan, Alejandro Nieto Dominguez, Daniel Guifarro, Pojsakorn Danpanichkul, Maoyin Pang