Abstract
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an underrecognized chronic condition in which symptoms
of gastroesophageal reflux are accompanied by eosinophilia in the esophagus. This
disorder affects both children and adults and is associated with a history of other
atopic disorders, particularly food allergies. This case study discusses the epidemiology
of eosinophilic esophagitis and the proper procedures for diagnosis, referral, and
management using the dietary restrictions and pharmacologic treatment included in
the clinical recommendations issued by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology,
Hepatology, and Nutrition; the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology;
and the American College of Gastroenterologists.
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Biography
Katherine Kiely, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student, College of Nursing, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO; and Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care Center, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
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Publication history
Published online: April 07, 2017
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Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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© 2017 by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
