Dysphagia
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patient's EoE diagnosis.3
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IMPORTANCE OF DIAGNOSIS
EoE symptoms could worsen from inflammatory to fibrostenotic over time. With every year of symptoms before an EoE diagnosis, there is a 5% increased risk of fibrostenosis. Additionally, the risk of stricture development increases significantly over time. Working with a specialist at an early stage can facilitate a timely diagnosis and effective EoE management, reducing the risk of complications.1-5
Diagnosis requires an endoscopy and a biopsy, which are performed by a gastroenterologist (GI).3
EoE Patients Rely on a Healthcare Team
ER doctors, PCPs, NPs/PAs, and pediatricians are the first line of defense in healthcare. Regardless of your field of medicine or frequency of patient interaction, referring a suspected EoE patient to a specialist is crucial for an official diagnosis. Helping your patient get diagnosed and treated as early as possible can reduce the risk of permanent damage and increase the possibility of disease control.2,3,6-9
- Gastroenterologists are the only doctors who can perform the necessary endoscopy to evaluate the esophagus to diagnose EoE and determine disease progression or potential histologic remission.3
- Allergists and ENTs can play an important role in the care of EoE patients due to the frequent overlap between allergic conditions and EoE. Their expertise contributes to comprehensive care for individuals with EoE.10,11
HOW TO RECOGNIZE EoE
IN PATIENTS
Signs and symptoms more
frequently seen in adolescents and
adults (≥12 years)1,11:
Food
impaction
Painful
swallowing
Signs and symptoms more
frequently seen in infants and
children (1‑11 years)1,11:
Stomach pain
Heartburn
Acid reflux
Regurgitation
Vomiting
Difficulty
swallowing
Food getting
stuck
Food refusal
Since EoE shares similar symptoms with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other
atopic conditions, misdiagnosis is common. As recommended by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), ensuring your patient gets an endoscopy is critical to avoid unnecessary delays in their diagnosis and treatment.1,3,6,11When EoE is diagnosed, addressing the underlying chronic
tissue inflammation is crucial.12
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