Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Methods for treating active eosinophilic esophagitis

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing or reducing the severity of active eosinophilic esophagitis. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides methods of increasing esophageal distensibility. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-4/interleukin-13 (IL-4/IL-13) pathway inhibitor such as an anti-IL-4R antibody.