title: Clinical presentation of feeding dysfunction in children with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease.
abstract: Feeding issues may affect many aspects of a child's health, development, growth, nutrition and overall well-being. There is a developmental continuum for the acquisition of feeding skills, which includes motor skills, sensory systems, behavioral/emotional components and communication. Food refusal, dysphagia, reduced volume and reduced variety of intake are common complaints associated with eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases in children. As the understanding of this disease process evolves, clinicians are recognizing that feeding difficulties are a prevalent characteristic of children with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease and the difficulties can disrupt a child's progress along the typical developmental feeding continuum. Despite effective medical treatment, the residual effects on feeding can persist and need to be addressed. Collaboration regarding the medical, nutritional, and developmental plan of care optimizes outcomes for the well-being of children and families affected by this disease.
authors.affiliation: Audiology, Speech Pathology, and Learning Services, Feeding and Swallowing Program, The Children's Hospital Denver, B030, 13123 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. haas.angela@tchden.org
authors.forename: Angela M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Haas
authors.forename: Nancy Creskoff
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Maune
mesh_terms: D019958:Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003680:Deglutition Disorders; D004035:Diet Therapy / Q000523:psychology; D004724:Endoscopy; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005076:Exanthema; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D019959:Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*; D005683:Gagging; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014839:Vomiting
chemical_list: D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors