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Please help docs! where is treatment for sarcoidosis?

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I dependst: It depends on the areas involved. Prednisone is often used initially but other agents including biologics such as Remicade (infliximab) are very effective.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Depends: We would need to know where the sarcoid is and what symptoms you are having and what you have already tried.

Answered 6/6/2017

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