Treatments For Sarcoidosis

Clinical Trials

Due to limited treatment options, there are often clinical trials available to patients who qualify. Those who are of adult age might qualify for a medication combination currently being tested, which includes Levaquin, azithromycin, ethambutol, and rifampin. This trial is targeted at those with progressive lung symptoms. Those who do not use nicotine products and are adults might qualify for a study looking to see if nicotine patches might be a way to treat this condition. It is important for patients to have no nicotine in their system, and it may also require no history of nicotine use to ensure the results are accurate.

A third study is for those aged eighteen or those who are NIH patients and at least sixteen. This research is aimed at looking for specific genes potentially associated with the lung issues of sarcoidosis. The hope is to target the genes and then find a treatment that can be targeted to alleviate the lung involvement with this disease.

Maintenance Of Good Health Practices

Regular exercise is important for patients because it may help to keep them active. A diverse diet that limits sugar, high-fat foods, and refined foods is also critical, and patients should strive to balance vegetables, lean meats, fruits, and whole grains instead. Due to the lung issues associated with sarcoidosis, it is important not to smoke as this can cause lung problems to progress faster. Patients should also avoid alcohol since sarcoidosis may increase the risk of liver damage.

This condition can take a toll on the mind as well, so it is often recommended for patients to create a support system. Having others to talk to and help when the physical symptoms are severe can be highly beneficial. Stress-reduction methods, such as meditation and yoga, may also help patients to remain in a more positive frame of mind. Practicing good hygiene, maintaining all doctor’s appointments, creating a good life-work balance, and other actions to maintain good health practices are also imperative to cope with sarcoidosis.