Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
Seek emergency care if food is stuck and you cannot swallow liquids or your own saliva.
Do not try to force it down with more food or large amounts of drink, and do not make yourself vomit.
Call emergency services for severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, vomiting blood, or signs of a serious allergic reaction such as tongue swelling, widespread hives, or wheezing.
Contact your EoE care team promptly if swallowing is getting worse, food is sticking more often, or treatment is difficult to follow.
These changes may mean that inflammation or narrowing needs reassessment.
These symptoms are not routine EoE symptoms and need urgent assessment.
Arrange a routine medical appointment if you have ongoing difficulty swallowing, repeated heartburn that does not settle with treatment, unexplained feeding problems, or a repeated feeling that food moves slowly.
Children should also be assessed for prolonged meals, food refusal, vomiting, or poor growth.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Eosinophilic esophagitis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.