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Prevention Of Sarcoidosis
Prevention
Because the cause of sarcoidosis is not known, there is no way to prevent it.
Treatment
If your sarcoidosis does not cause any significant symptoms or medical problems, you may not need treatment. Instead, your doctor may decide to simply monitor your condition. As part of this monitoring process, you may have frequent office visits, follow-up chest X-rays, and tests of your lung function.
If you have signs of moderate or severe lung disease, your doctor may recommend a...
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