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
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
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| Symptom | Probability |
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| 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]
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- 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:
