Coping with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Coping with restricted diets can be difficult for anyone—especially a child. If your child seems to be having trouble dealing with the treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis, you can be a great source of comfort and help.

• Keep the lines of communication open, and be sure to let your child know:
• It’s normal to feel sad or anxious
• Following the new diet will help you lead a normal, healthy life
• It’s important to talk about your feelings with a parent or a doctor
• Anything you share with a doctor is confidential and private—he or she can’t tell anyone else without your permission
• Kids are different for all kinds of reasons—you’re great the way you are!