We are one of the few dedicated clinical programs for children with eosinophilic esophagitis, a growing cause of digestive system problems that's closely related to food and environmental allergens. The Akron Children's Hospital team includes pediatric specialists from allergy and immunology and gastroenterology who have special training and experience in treating this chronic immune system disease.
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when the body overreacts to an allergy-triggering food or substance in the throat, sending a toxic amount of specialized white blood cells to fight the allergen. The result can be inflammation and tissue damage in the esophagus.
Symptoms of EoE include:
- Poor weight gain
- Refusal to eat
- Frequent vomiting with meals
- Heartburn
- Difficulty or discomfort with swallowing
- Chest, throat or abdominal pain
- Persistent cough
The only way to diagnose EoE is by an endoscopy with biopsies of the esophageal lining. Our patients work with one of our allergists and undergo extensive allergy testing. The testing will help us identify possible food and/or environmental causes of your child’s symptoms.
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Locations
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 W. Bowery Street
Level 3
Akron, Ohio 44302
Fax: 330-543-5207
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Our Doctors/Providers
Christine Pasquarella, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist; Medical Director, Infusion Center
Accepting New Patients
Lisa Sammon, DO
Interim Director, Allergy and Immunology; Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist
Some of the Conditions We Treat...
eosinophilic esophagitis, eoe, cyclic vomiting syndrome, esophageal reflux, food allergies, swallowing disorders
