In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee talk to Dr. Rachel Chevalier. Dr. Chevalier is a pediatric gastroenterologist and physician scientist at Children's Mecy Hospital. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. In this episode, we’ll explore treatment options for eosinophilic esophagitis, discuss steroid complications and emerging therapies, and dive into the role of drug metabolism and genetics in optimizing patient care.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss available corticosteroid options, dosing strategies, administration techniques, and challenges like insurance coverage and FDA limitations.
- Highlight potential complications of steroid use, mitigation strategies, and emerging treatments like orodispersible tablets.
- Explain the role of CYP enzymes, genetic variability, and personalized approaches to optimize treatment based on Dr. Rachel Chevalier’s research.
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