Advanced Practice Provider EoE Program

Participants will be able to:

1. Understand the clinical presentation of EoE:
   • Recognize the typical symptoms of EoE in adults, such as dysphagia, food impaction, chest pain and persistent heartburn
   • Identify the nonspecific symptoms in children, including vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty gaining weight and failure to thrive
2. Comprehend the pathogenesis of EoE:
   • Explain the role of environmental allergens and the immune system in the development of EoE
   • Describe how increased eosinophil presence in the esophagus leads to chronic inflammation, fibrosis and structuring
3. Understand key diagnostic methods to effectively identify EoE:
   • Apply knowledge of patient’s history and symptom presentation to diagnose accurately and efficiently EoE in both children and adults
   • Utilize appropriate diagnostic methods, such as endoscopy and biopsy, to confirm the presence of eosinophils in the esophagus
4. Identify Effective Treatment Strategies for EoE:
   • Outline the primary treatments for EoE, including dietary modifications, pharmacotherapy and endoscopic procedures
   • Develop individualized treatment plans that address both immediate symptom relief and long-term management to prevent esophageal fibrosis
5. Educate patients and families about EoE:
• Provide comprehensive education to patients and their families about EoE, its causes and its symptoms
• Advise on lifestyle and dietary changes to manage the condition and the importance of compliance to treatment to minimize the risk of long-term complications