Advanced Practice Provider EoE Program (Live/Virtual) | November 2024-Questions and Answers 1

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Video Summary

The discussion covers the diagnostic and treatment approaches for esophageal conditions, emphasizing the significance of esophograms, especially for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE). It highlights the importance of pre-treatment esophograms for tailoring aggression in treatments but recommends selective use post-treatment. The panel explores the use of combination therapy, maintenance strategies with PPIs, and issues around food allergen testing. They discuss potassium competitive acid blockers (PCABs) and emerging roles in treating esophagitis. Practical considerations in managing patients suspected of nickel allergies and when to conduct pH impedance testing on or off PPIs are also addressed.

Keywords

esophageal conditions

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

esophograms

combination therapy

potassium competitive acid blockers