Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis, also known as Sarcoid, is an immune system disorder. Nearly any organ in the body can be affected
by Sarcoid but, most often affects the lungs or lymph nodes. Most cases of Sarcoid are diagnosed when viewing routine X-rays
of the lungs. Sarcoidosis has the same signs and symptoms of tuberculosis or lymphoma. Only through a biopsy or series of test can
a physician determine the difference.
With Sarcoid granulomas, small granular opacities of tissue, appear mainly in the lungs or the lymph nodes. The most common symptoms of Sarcoid are fatigue, lack of energy, aches and pains, dry eyes, blurry vision, shortness of breath, a dry hacking cough or skin lesions.
Sarcoidosis manifests as a restrictive disease of the lungs, causing a decrease in lung volume and decrease in the ability of the lungs to stretch. Also your vital air capacity is decreased. This results in a reduction of the full volume of air you are able to breathe in and breathe out in one breath.
Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, is the usual treatment for Sarcoid. This treatment can help slow the course of the disease. Since the use of corticosteroids is controversial and Sarcoid can remit spontaneously, they are only used in severe cases that directly involve the lungs, eyes or vital organs.
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