Understanding EoE Pathophysiology: Age-Dependent Challenges

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EP: 1.Understanding EoE Pathophysiology: Age-Dependent Challenges

EP: 2.EoE Management: Timely Diagnosis and Multifaceted Treatment Goals

EP: 3.Optimizing EoE Care in Pediatric Patients: Treatments and Shared Decision-Making

EP: 4.EoE in Pediatric Patients: Managing Adverse Events and Treatment Choices

EP: 5.Overcoming Treatment Challenges in EoE

EP: 6.Future EoE Treatments and Practices

This is a video synopsis/summary of an Insights involving Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH.

Chehade discusses eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) pathophysiology and age-dependent challenges in diagnosis. EoE, an immune-mediated esophageal disease, exhibits varying symptoms with age. Adults often experience dysphagia and food impactions, while children present with vague gastrointestinal issues. Failure to thrive is a red flag in children, necessitating thorough investigation. Toddlers pose a diagnostic challenge due to limited expressive abilities. Chehade emphasizes the importance of recognizing behavioral feeding modifications adopted by patients, which may mask symptoms and delay diagnosis. Overall, the discussion underscores the complexity of EoE symptoms across age groups, emphasizing the need for comprehensive patient assessment and awareness of behavioral adaptations.

Video synopsis is AI-generated and reviewed by AJMC^® editorial staff.