Sarcoidosis - Lungs

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Sarcoidosis - Lungs

Sarcoidosis is the growth of granulomas (clustered inflammatory cells) in the lungs. Most likely it is due to an abnormal immune reaction to some agents. There is no cure, but with supporting medicine the disease progression can be halted.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 500
Department: Internal Medicine

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fatigue 60
Fever 60
Swollen lymph nodes 50
Weight loss 50
Dry cough 60
Breathing problems 50
Chest pain 70
Wheezing 70
Granulomas - lungs 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Temperature measurement
  • Neck palpation
  • Chest auscultation
  • Thorax percussion
  • X-ray chest
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

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Additional treatments: