EoE in EM with Dr. David Carlberg
From ACEP Frontline - Emergency Medicine by ACEP Frontline
May 11, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
Dr. David Carlberg discusses eosinophilic esophagitis and its implications in emergency medicine.
In this episode of ACEP Frontline, we sit down with Dr. David Carlberg to discuss eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an increasingly recognized inflammatory condition of the esophagus that can present with food impactions, difficulty swallowing, chest discomfort, and chronic reflux-like symptoms. Dr. Carlberg breaks down the underlying causes of EoE, including the role of allergic and immune-mediated responses, while highlighting the importance of recognizing the condition in both pediatric and adult patients presenting to the emergency department. The conversation also explores diagnostic considerations and current management strategies ranging from dietary modifications and proton pump inhibitors to topical steroids and endoscopic interventions. The episode wraps with a reminder for emergency physicians to check out the ACEP POC Smart Phrase on EoE for practical bedside guidance and streamlined documentation support. Supported by Sanofi. Mentioned in this episode: ACEP26
People in this episode
Host: ACEP Frontline
Guest: Dr. David Carlberg
Topics covered
- eosinophilic esophagitis
- emergency medicine
- diagnostic considerations
- management strategies
- pediatric patients
- adult patients
Keywords
- eosinophilic esophagitis
- food impactions
- difficulty swallowing
- chest discomfort
- chronic reflux
- diagnosis
- management strategies
Sponsors
Sanofi
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ACEP
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