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Pantoprazole is used for short-term treatment of erosion and ulceration of the esophagus for adults and children five years of age and older caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease. [15] It can be used as a maintenance therapy for long-term use after initial response is obtained, but there have not been any controlled studies about the use of ...
Esophagitis, also spelled oesophagitis, is a disease characterized by inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube composed of a mucosal lining, and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers. It connects the pharynx to the stomach; swallowed food and liquids normally pass through it. [1]
Instead, the occupational therapist would suggest rolling the child on the side, keeping the shoulders and hips aligned to avoid acid rising up the baby's esophagus. [79] Another technique used is feeding the baby on their side with an upright position instead of lying flat on their back. [ 79 ]
About the Dupixent Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis Trial The Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of Dupixent in children aged 1 to 11 years with EoE. Part A enrolled 102 patients and evaluated Dupixent at a weight-tiered higher dose or lower dose regimen, compared to placebo, for 16 weeks.
Eosinophilic esophagitis was first described in children but also occurs in adults. The condition is poorly understood, but food allergy may play a significant role. [4] The treatment may consist of removing known or suspected triggers and medication to suppress the immune response.
In non-erosive GERD, the lining of the esophagus is not damaged by the stomach acid, but heartburn can still occur. Voquezna increased the number of heartburn-free days in patients compared with a ...
For example, heartburn is a symptom in lymphocytic esophagitis, and proton pump inhibitors, which reduce acidity in the stomach, are consequently used for treatment. With respect to treatment of inflammation, steroids that are topical and coat the lining of the esophagus, such as budesonide have been used to treat the condition, in one German ...
Peptic ulcer disease including after endoscopic treatment for bleeding [11] As part of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy [12] Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD) including symptomatic endoscopy-negative reflux disease [13] and associated laryngopharyngeal reflux causing laryngitis [14] and chronic cough [15] Barrett's esophagus ...