Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Flashcards

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What is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

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A chronic immune allergic inflammatory condition of the oesophagus that involves eosinophils

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What age group is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis most common

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Children and young adults

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What are the presenting symptoms of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

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Dysphagia

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What are the treatment options of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

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Topical/swallowed corticosteroids
Dietary elimination
Endoscopic dilatitation

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