Children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) who also present with feeding dysfunction represent a distinct clinical subset. The presence of poor feeding alongside active esophageal eosinophilia may call for multidisciplinary input beyond what standard anti-inflammatory management alone provides.
A patient under 18 years of age with a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis and concurrent feeding dysfunction — a comorbidity requiring targeted adjunctive evaluation alongside ongoing EoE care.
The protocol involves adjunctive evaluation by a feeding specialist as part of the management plan, in addition to standard anti-inflammatory EoE treatment. Specific referral pathways and the full clinical algorithm are detailed within the protocol.
DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000003194
We suggest evaluation by a feeding therapist and/or dietician as an adjunctive therapeutic intervention in children with EoE and feeding dysfunction.
With these goals in mind, referral to a registered dietician or pediatric feeding program may be required.
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