title: Significance of feeding dysfunction in eosinophilic esophagitis.
abstract: Feeding dysfunction is a frequent presenting symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Here we present 3 children of various ages whose manifestations of EoE associated feeding dysfunction led to significant and life altering impact on their growth and development. Early identification of presenting symptoms of EoE will allow for prompt diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatments. Recognition of salient features of dysfunction and treatment by feeding therapists and nutritionists led to symptom resolution and growth.
authors.affiliation: Calies Menard-Katcher, Department of Pediatrics, Digestive Health Institute, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Colorado, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
authors.forename: Calies
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Menard-Katcher
authors.affiliation: Calies Menard-Katcher, Department of Pediatrics, Digestive Health Institute, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Colorado, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Henry
authors.affiliation: Calies Menard-Katcher, Department of Pediatrics, Digestive Health Institute, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Colorado, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
authors.forename: Glenn T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Furuta
authors.affiliation: Calies Menard-Katcher, Department of Pediatrics, Digestive Health Institute, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Colorado, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Atkins
authors.affiliation: Calies Menard-Katcher, Department of Pediatrics, Digestive Health Institute, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Colorado, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
authors.forename: Nancy Creskoff
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Maune
authors.affiliation: Calies Menard-Katcher, Department of Pediatrics, Digestive Health Institute, Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Colorado, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, United States.
authors.forename: Angela M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Haas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003679:Deglutition; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004435:Eating; D057765:Eosinophilic Esophagitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015430:Weight Gain
keywords: Eosinophilic esophagitis; Eosinophilic oesophagitis; Esophagitis; Feeding dysfunction; Feeding therapy oral motor skills; Mealtime dynamics; Oesophagitis