Gastroenterologist Dr. Milli Gupta shares her expertise on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE), an allergic condition in the esophagus that has serious physical and mental implications for struggling patients. We breakdown exactly what is happening in your throat during a flare up, symptoms that should trigger a call to your doctor, treatment options, and what to expect from food elimination diets designed to identify the triggers that can cause a flare up. This episode is brought to you by The American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee. 

This webinar is targeted to Primary Care and ER Healthcare providers. Learning objectives include: Discuss EOE patient clinical presentation. Increase recognition of EOE Ensure appropriate referral to a specialist Decrease time to diagnosis in order for patients to receive appropriate management.

For most parents, helping their child who has a chronic digestive health condition, like Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), transition from pediatric to adult health care is a big step. In this episode, Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. Amanda Muir and Gastroenterologist Dr. Kristle Lee Lynch, highlight the process and offer guidance for pediatric EoE patients (and their parents) on what to expect as they transition to adult GI care. Both doctors offer tips and insight for parents and young EoE patients to help make this handoff more manageable, including what happens to the parents’ role during and after their child’s transition to adult care and how to prepare young adult EoE patients for managing their own health care.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) is a chronic allergic condition that occurs in the esophagus, with diagnoses on the rise in recent years. That’s why we asked registered dietitian, Amanda Lynett, to share her expertise on treating EoE with elimination diet therapy. Amanda gives her input on how to approach elimination diets safely, and an inside look at her course designed to help patients navigate the ins and outs of EoE food triggers in everyday life.

Check out Amanda’s course here: education.giondemand.com