What Do You Know About Sarcoidosis?

By: Vanessa Claude

April 16, 2018

It’s National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month and the CHEST Foundation, American Lung Association, and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) have continued the Sarcoidosis: Seek Answers. Inspire Results. campaign that encourages people living with sarcoidosis to take a proactive role in their treatment plan.

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease wherein the immune system goes into overdrive, causing cells to group together into clumps called granulomas. While more than 90 percent of cases affect the lungs and lymph nodes, sarcoidosis can affect any organ and interfere with the organ’s function. With good medical care, most cases of sarcoidosis are controlled and do not cause lasting damage to the body.

Because each sarcoidosis case is unique, it’s important for clinicians, patients, and caregivers to work together. The resources and toolkits available through the campaign will provide physicians, their patients, and caregivers with educational information and content to generate additional awareness and education around Sarcoidosis.

Find more resources on sarcoidosis.