How long it will take the treatment of Sarcoidosis?
How is sarcoidosis treated? There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but the disease may get better on its own over time. Many people with sarcoidosis have mild symptoms and do not require any treatment at all. Treatment, when it is needed, generally falls into two categories—maintenance of good health practices and drug treatment. Good health practices include: •Getting regular check-ups with your health care provider •Eating a well-balanced diet with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables •Drinking 8 to 10, 8-ounce glasses of water a day •Getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night •Exercising regularly, and managing and maintaining your weight •Quitting smoking •Avoiding exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, toxic inhalants, and other substances that can harm your lungs •Avoiding excessive amounts of calcium-rich foods (such as dairy products, oranges, canned salmon with bones), vitamin D and sunlight. Daily sunbathing is an example of excessive sunlight and should be avoided; sunlight
