For children living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the esophagus, mealtime can mean difficulty with swallowing, restrictive diets, and the challenge of missing out on food centered activities other kids may take for granted. In this episode, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi, Ali shares her experience raising a child with EoE, alongside clinical insight from Dr. Joshua Wechsler on how the condition presents and is managed in children. Together, they explore how to recognize and treat EoE in young children, and why shared decision-making with a healthcare provider is essential. They also discuss a range of potential care options, from dietary approaches and medications like biologics. 

For children living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the esophagus, mealtime can mean difficulty with swallowing, restrictive diets, and the challenge of missing out on food centered activities other kids may take for granted. In this episode, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi, Ali shares her experience raising a child with EoE, alongside clinical insight from Dr. Joshua Wechsler on how the condition presents and is managed in children. Together, they explore how to recognize and treat EoE in young children, and why shared decision-making with a healthcare provider is essential. They also discuss a range of potential care options, from dietary approaches and medications like biologics.&nbsp;

Eating is one of the most basic things we do. But behind every meal, your body is carrying out thousands of invisible calculations. Usually, you never think about any of it. But when something goes wrong? You think about it all the time.

On Eating, Interrupted, veteran journalist and Crohn's disease patient Cynthia McFadden explores what happens when food stops feeling simple, and starts feeling personal.

From chronic conditions, to food allergies, to the latest science on the gut, brain, and immune system, this is a show about all the complicated ways our bodies respond to what we eat.

Real stories. Real science. This is Eating, Interrupted.

Eating is one of the most basic things we do. But behind every meal, your body is carrying out thousands of invisible calculations. Usually, you never think about any of it. But when something goes wrong? You think about it all the time.
On Eating, Interrupted, veteran journalist and Crohn's disease patient Cynthia McFadden explores what happens when food stops feeling simple, and starts feeling personal.
From chronic conditions, to food allergies, to the latest science on the gut, brain, and immune system, this is a show about all the complicated ways our bodies respond to what we eat.
Real stories. Real science. This is Eating, Interrupted.

Eating, Interrupted

Raising Kids with EoE

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