What to Expect at Your Evaluation
Your initial evaluation at the Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED) of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center may take four to five days, depending on the needs of the patient. Our office will facilitate gathering medical history and information, determine the needed specialists for your care and schedule the evaluations.
Evaluations may include an endoscopy (examination of the interior of an organ -- learn more about the procedure here), allergy testing (to assess for other associated conditions such as asthma, food allergies or environmental allergies), and / or a tissue biopsy. (The only way to diagnose an eosinophilic disorder of the gastrointestinal tract is by a tissue sample.)
A detailed assessment is provided, including recommendations for disease management and treatment.
Management of the condition occurs through the center and/or in collaboration with the patient's local physicians.
Reports are provided to the patient and their local physicians to facilitate coordinated and transitional care. Your care team will also provide advice on quality of life issues, strategies for dealing with school and social events and educational materials that families can use with school or caregivers. We also work closely with several patient advocacy groups.
