Question 1

im allergic to any kind of pollen when the trees are in blossom, pine trees, olive trees. what can i do besides wear a mask?

Accepted Answer

Allergic rhinitis: Staying inside the house during pollen season seems like the best answer. But that's not practical. So , in addition to wearing a mask, do not forget to clean your outer clothes, accessories and shoes before getting back in your house to prevent pollen from being trapped inside the house. Taking a shower will help remove pollen adhering to your skin. Antihistamines plus nasal steroids will help.

Question 2

is exercise good for my sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease with unknown cause some of time the lungs are affected negatively a lung specialist would evaluate you and determine the extent of your lung involvement. Also, in some rare cases there can be heart involvement-perhaps irregular heart beats.A cardiologist would need to evaluate you in that case if you are affected by aches, pains and given the o-k--exercise helps.

Question 3

when is sarcoidosis considered serious?

Accepted Answer

It can be!: Most cases are mild and cause no serious illness, but the disease can be severe, and even life threatening. The tnf-a inhibitors are new treatments on the horizon and seem to remit previously severe cases!

Question 4

how do you know if you have sarcoidosis?

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Many ways: Sarcoidosis can be diagnosed by abnormal chest x-ray, abnormal blood test called angiotensin  converting enzyme  level and finally by tissue biopsy, .

Question 5

if i relocate, will it affect my sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Sarcoidosis cause is still unknown but it has strong genetic component. It tends to occur more frequently in african americans than in caucasians, females more than males, and often starts around age 20-40. Does not seem to be linked to environment, geographic location or occupation, so moving is not likely to help.

Question 6

what is chronic sarcoidosis and can teenagers have it?

Accepted Answer

: Sarcoidosis is a disorder that typically involves lymph nodes in the chest and sometimes the lungs as well. Teenagers can have it. It is typically diagnosed by biopsy showing the collection of abnormal cells, called granulomas. It can affect other tissues as well but the chest lymph nodes and lungs are the most commonly affected. There is treatment but not every case requires treatment. Good luck!

Question 7

what are the side effects of sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Sarcoid: Sarcoidosis can affect any organ in the body so the effects of sarcoidosis are legion. Check the internet, particularly the nih website for well considered information on the condition.

Question 8

how effective is halobetasol (halonate) for treating sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Halobetasol: Halobetasol is a topical steroid and probably only effective for cutaneous (skin) related Sarcoidosis. There are many skin manifestations like erythema nodosum to psoriasis-like plaques and skin biopsy is often necessary to establish sarcoidosis and Rx options. Sarcoidosis affects many organs like the lung, nervous system, and kidney systems, and in these scenarios, a topical steroid is not helpfu

Question 9

is sarcoidosis a type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sarcoidosis: Sarcoidosis is not considered a cancer.  It is a disease of unknown etiology. It can be described as a non-casesating granulomatous disease.  It is difficult to diagnose.  It was thought that having sarcoid increased a patient's chance of cancer, esp. Lymphoma, but several recent articles dispute this claim. The absolute diagnosis is made by biopsy of a nodule, possibly in the lung region. Etc....

Question 10

is fatigue common in sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue and sarcoid,: Yes, fatigue is quite common as are muscle pains , joint pains, sweats, and sometimes weight loss.  Skin lesions are also relatively common. The sarcoid granulomas secrete ace. --angiotensin converting enzyme.  The enzyme is elevated in some of the patients with sarcoid.  Most patients have enlarged lymph nodes in the region of their lungs.

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