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Hi i have sarcoidosis of the lungs and lymph nodes is it inevitable that you are going to die younger or can you live a long healthy life with it?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Not a death sentence: You can libe a long time you need appropriate evaluation and treatment. As you know there can be serious involvement internally but it doesn't sound like that's the case with you. You need to discuss with your doctor.

Answered 8/3/2017

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A member asked:

Hi i have sarcoidosis of the lungs and lymph nodes is it inevitable that you are going to die younger or can you live a long healthy life with it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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