Pan Chun-Wei, Dominguez Alejandro Nieto, Guifarro Daniel, Danpanichkul Pojsakorn, Pang Maoyin
Department of Medicine, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2025 May 1;120(5):1135-1139. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000003226. Epub 2024 Nov 26.
This study investigates seasonal variations in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)-related emergency department visits among adults.
We analyzed the National Emergency Department Sample (2016-2021), identifying adult patients with EoE using ICD-10 codes. Generalized additive models assessed seasonal patterns.
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.
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.
本研究调查了成人嗜酸性食管炎(EoE)相关急诊就诊的季节性变化。
我们分析了国家急诊科样本(2016 - 2021年),使用国际疾病分类第十版(ICD - 10)编码识别患有EoE的成年患者。广义相加模型评估季节性模式。
在18791次与EoE相关的急诊就诊中,观察到显著的季节性变化,夏季达到峰值,冬季降至最低点。这种模式在美国所有地区都是一致的。
季节性饮食习惯和社交行为可能导致EoE病情加重。医疗服务提供者应在高危时期,特别是夏季月份和周末,强调管理策略。