Advanced Practice Provider EoE Program (Live/Virtual) | November 2024-Understanding the Patient’s Journey to Diagnosis

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In the presentation on eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE), the discussion focused on the crucial resources and treatment approaches for managing the condition. The speaker underscored the importance of access to endoscopy, dieticians, and insurance for medical therapies in diagnosing and treating EOE. The disease, a chronic immune-mediated condition driven by food antigens, demands accurate diagnosis through endoscopy and biopsy showing 15 or more eosinophils per high-power field.<br /><br />Treatment goals include symptom improvement, inflammation control, and achieving deep remission. Initial treatment options might comprise proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), effective in many cases, or topical corticosteroids, such as budesonide. EOE can also be managed through emerging biologic treatments like dupilumab, especially for severe cases or when other treatments have failed.<br /><br />The presentation noted the importance of addressing EOE in both adults and children, highlighting the variation in symptoms across age groups. It stressed diagnosing EOE promptly to prevent long-term complications like fibrosis and strictures. Lastly, the speaker emphasized a comprehensive patient assessment and shared decision-making approach to determine the most suitable treatment pathway, considering patient preferences and disease severity.

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Ilche T. Nonevski, MD, MBA

Keywords

eosinophilic esophagitis

endoscopy

treatment approaches

proton pump inhibitors

biologic treatments

symptom improvement

patient assessment