ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron and Sanofi

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Video Summary

Dave, a patient with eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) shares his experience with the condition in a video. He recounts the first episode of EOE when he was in Afghanistan in 2009, and a piece of chicken got stuck in his throat, making it difficult for him to breathe. He received help from a fellow soldier and was able to regurgitate the chicken. Back in the US, he consulted a doctor who diagnosed him with EOE in 2010. Dave shares that he experiences difficulty swallowing at times and has to be careful about the foods he eats and how he eats them. He emphasizes the importance of having a healthcare provider who understands the condition and the impact it has on his daily life. Dave also talks about the challenges he faces in accessing and affording treatment, as well as the fear of choking again and the potential impact of EOE on his family. He mentions the limited treatments available and the need for more awareness and understanding about EOE. The video ends with a Q&A session where Dave answers questions from other EOE patients in the audience.

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William M. Tierney, MD, FASGE

Keywords

eosinophilic esophagitis

patient experience

first episode

difficulty swallowing

healthcare provider

treatment challenges

family impact