Integrated approach to treatment of children and adults with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Over the last decade, treatment plans for eosinophilic esophagitis included the use of elemental formula, elimination diets, systemic corticosteroids, and the gavage of aerosolized steroids. Except for one placebo-controlled blinded prospective study, most decision making has been based on retrospective or uncontrolled studies and clinical experience. In this article, three authors from diverse backgrounds combine their resources to propose treatment paths with justification based on their clinical experience and interpretation of the literature.
Aceves
Seema S
SS
Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, Pediatrics University of California, 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123, USA.
Furuta
Glenn T
GT
Spechler
Stuart Jon
SJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000485:Allergens; D002648:Child; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000473:pathology*; D004804:Eosinophils / Q000473:pathology*; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D008297:Male; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009752:Nutritional Status; D012307:Risk Factors
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000485:Allergens