webinar Series Ikuo

Ikuo Hirano, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Fellowship Program Director
Northwestern University School of Medicine

Dr. Hirano earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  He is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.  Dr.  Hirano has written many papers and book chapters that focus on esophageal and swallowing disorders.  He is also the Associate Editor for “Diseases of the Esophagus.

Is it possible to have eosinophilic esophagitis with no symptoms?	Does the elimination diet help adults in the same way that it helps children?
If an average person is exhibiting symptoms, when they should visit a doctor?	What other diagnosis do you consider when a patient has trouble swallowing?
How quickly do patients feel better with therapy?	Is there a link between children and their parents with eosinophilic esophagitis?
Do seasonal allergies influence eosinophilic esophagitis?	What are the most important research findings related to eosinophilic esophagitis in the past few years?
Do genetics play a role in eosinophilic esophagitis?	What is esophageal dilation?
How often should endoscopy be performed on a adult?	What is the difference between celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis?
What is the distinction between eosinophilic esophagitis and inflammatory bowel disease?