{"product_id":"2940046479843","title":"Sarcoidosis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarcoidosis is multisystem inflammatory disease\u003cbr\u003eIncidence peaks in persons aged 25-35 years of age\u003cbr\u003eInflammation occurs in the lymph nodes, lungs, eyes and organs of the body\u003cbr\u003eForming non-caseating granulomas which usually resolve spontaneously\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThings that may trigger the disease include infections\u003cbr\u003eA person with a family history is likely to develop the condition\u003cbr\u003eGranulomas are clusters of immune cells which affects organs of the body\u003cbr\u003eIt most commonly affects the lungs with lymph nodes enlargement mainly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is chest pain, dry cough and breathlessness\u003cbr\u003eThere is also joint pain, fatigue and general weakness\u003cbr\u003eTo diagnose this condition, a biopsy of the lung is necessary.\u003cbr\u003eBiopsy is usually done on the enlarged lymph nodes using bronchoscopy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is usually with corticosteroids therapy.\u003cbr\u003eImmunosuppressive medicines may be necessary\u003cbr\u003eThis medicine may need to be taken for 1 to 2 years to improve lung function.\u003cbr\u003eRarely persons with severe heart or lung damage may need an organ transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Sarcoidosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Sarcoidosis symptoms will often get better without treatment.\u003cbr\u003eIf the eyes, heart, nervous system, or lungs are affected, corticosteroid medicine is usually prescribed. This medicine may need to be taken for 1 to 2 years.\u003cbr\u003eMedicines that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressive medicines) are sometimes also needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn rare cases, some persons with very severe heart or lung damage (end-stage disease) may need an organ transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment for Sarcoidosis also depends on the stage:\u003cbr\u003ea. Stage 0 patients do not need treatment\u003cbr\u003eb. Stage 1 patients should never be treated unless there is lung function impairment\u003cbr\u003ec. Stage 2 patients should be treated if pulmonary function is impaired or chest x rays reveal extensive involvement.\u003cbr\u003eObservation of the condition for 3 to 6 months and treat with steroids if condition becomes worse\u003cbr\u003ed. Stage 3 patients should be treated if the pulmonary function is affected.\u003cbr\u003eCorticosteroids are prescribed more freely in these patients\u003cbr\u003eCorticosteroids will suppress active lesions and are particularly indicated for extra thoracic disease in a dose of 40mg to 60mg prednisolone dosage per day for one year then slowly tapered off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorticosteroids also reduce the formation of fibrosis in the lungs\u003cbr\u003eLocal steroids are required for eye disease but systemic steroids are necessary for posterior uveitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarcoidosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarcoidosis is a disease characterized by the formation of non-caseating granulomas in a variety of tissues which usually resolve spontaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarcoidosis is a disease in which inflammation occurs in the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes, skin, or other tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Sarcoidosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More Fact about Sarcoidosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Sarcoidosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Amyloidosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Lung Cancer\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Lymphoma\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Pemphigus Vulgaris\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122241192176,"sku":"2940046479843","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046479843_p0.jpg?v=1764001296","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046479843","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}