How Is Sarcoidosis Treated?
Not everyone who has sarcoidosis needs treatment. In some cases, the disease goes away on its own. Whether you need treatment and what type of treatment you need depend on your signs and symptoms, which organs are affected, and whether those organs are working well. If the disease affects certain organs, such as your eyes, heart, or brain, you’ll need treatment even if you don’t have any symptoms. In either case-whether you have symptoms or not-you should see your doctor for ongoing care. He or she will want to check to make sure that the disease isn’t damaging your organs. For example, you may need lung function tests to make sure that your lungs continue to work well. If the disease isn’t worsening, your doctor may watch you closely to see whether the disease goes away on its own. If the disease does start to get worse, your doctor can prescribe treatment. The goals of treatment are to: • Relieve symptoms • Improve organ function • Control inflammation and reduce the size of granulom
