Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffThere's no cure for sarcoidosis. Treatments simply help manage the symptoms. And while sarcoidosis usually goes away by itself within two years, some people's lives are forever altered by the disease. If you're having trouble coping, you might want to consider talking with a counselor about your problems. Participating in a sarcoidosis support group may also be helpful.
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