Eosinophilic oesophagitis in children responds well to corticosteroids, PPIs and diet

AbstractEosinophilic oesophagitis is a chronic inflammatory syndrome that is the leading cause of paediatric dysphagia in Western countries. Diagnosis requires upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsies. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation, alleviate symptoms and prevent long-term oesophageal fibrosis and strictures. First-line therapies in children include proton pump inhibitors, swallowed topical corticosteroids and elimination diets.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research