Eosinophilic Esophagitis Guidance and Organizations

Use the following clinical practice guidelines and consensus guidance to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of EoE in pediatric patients.

Clinical Practice Guidelines and Consensus Guidance

• Endoscopic approach to eosinophilic esophagitis: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Consensus Conference
• Adrenal insufficiency in children with eosinophilic esophagitis treated with topical corticosteroids
• A clinical severity index for eosinophilic esophagitis: development, consensus, and future directions.
• Updated international consensus diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis: proceedings of the AGREE Conference. 
• British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN) joint consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis in children and adults.
• AGA Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee; Joint Task Force on Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters. AGA Institute and the Joint Task Force on Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters clinical guidelines for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis.
• Endoscopic assessment of the oesophageal features of eosinophilic esophagitis: validation of a novel classification and grading system. 

Organizations

• American Gastroenterological Assocation: The AGA unites clinicians, researchers, and digestive health stakeholders with the goal of ending the burden of digestive disease.
• American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders: The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is a patient advocacy group dedicated to improving the lives of those living with eosinophilic disorders.
• Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease: A foundation that funds research and provides resources for families. They have multiple resources to help families deal with school issues, understand tests and learn about treatment options.
• EOS Network: A United Kingdom based foundation that shares research and resources for patients and clinicians. Their website contains informational articles, videos and other resources to help with management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network: An organization that helps families deal with food allergies. It has many resources, such as guides for schools, child care centers, and camps, as well as other information on how to live with a food allergy.
• National Organization for Rare Diseases: Collects information on recent treatment advances and clinical trials for those with EoE.

The development of this information was made possible through support from Sanofi and Regeneron.