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How Diet and Dietary Habits Impact ENT and Systemic Health in Children

Pediatric Health, Airway, and Sleep Disorders

Presented by: Julie Wei, MD

Original Presentation Date: August 23, 2020

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Course Description:

Join us for an engaging lecture exploring the intricate relationship between diet, acid reflux, and pediatric health. Delve into the prevalence of acid reflux in children, triggered by excessive dairy and sugar consumption, resulting in chronic ENT symptoms and often leading to overmedication and misdiagnosis. Understand the profound impact of dietary habits on systemic inflammation associated with acid reflux. Through a comprehensive analysis, gain insights into how dietary counseling and specific dietary modifications can serve as effective interventions, alleviating chronic symptoms and fostering systemic health improvements in children affected by acid reflux. This session will equip you with practical knowledge to address these concerns and optimize pediatric well-being through dietary strategies and counseling approaches.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze the prevalence of acid reflux among children caused by excessive dairy and sugar intake, leading to chronic ENT symptoms, overmedication, and misdiagnosis.
  • Comprehend the influence of diet and dietary habits on systemic inflammation linked to acid reflux.
  • Apply knowledge acquired to understand how dietary counseling and dietary changes can effectively alleviate chronic symptoms, promoting systemic health improvements in children affected by acid reflux.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Julie Wei, an internationally recognized Pediatric Otolaryngologist, acclaimed speaker, and author of A Healthier Wei, advocates for children's health by addressing what she terms the "Milk and Cookie Disease" (MCD). She challenges the misdiagnosis and overmedication of children experiencing symptoms like runny noses, allergies, and sore throats. Combining Eastern and Western medicine insights, Dr. Wei has successfully guided numerous children toward healthier lifestyles. She aims to empower global communities through simple dietary and lifestyle adjustments, revolutionizing approaches to children's health and well-being. She seeks to redefine the concept of illness, emphasizing the importance of non-medical interventions in addressing chronic health issues in children.