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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffMany people with sarcoidosis recover completely. Others have only minor symptoms. But a few people have more-severe problems, including damage to their lungs or other organs. These suggestions may help make it easier to live with sarcoidosis:
- Protect your lungs. To help keep your lungs healthy, don't smoke, and avoid contact with chemicals, dust and other irritants.
- Follow your treatment plan. When you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan, follow it carefully to get the most benefit. If symptoms get worse, tell your doctor so that your treatment plan can be altered, if necessary. Don't miss follow-up appointments.
- Maintain a strong support system. A number of organizations and support groups exist to help people cope with sarcoidosis. You might want to consider joining a sarcoidosis support group to share your experiences, feelings and concerns. Although support groups aren't for everyone, they can be a good source for practical information as well as for encouragement and understanding. Your doctor or local chapter of the American Lung Association can help you find a sarcoidosis support group in your community.
