Provided herein are methods for treating gastrointestinal inflammation, for example, esophageal inflammation, or reduction of eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus and/or reducing local and systemic exposure and/or side effects resulting therefrom. Provided herein are methods for diagnosing gastrointestinal inflammation, for example, esophageal inflammation, or reduction of eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus. Also provided herein are methods for inducing remission of eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus
