What is National Sarcoidosis Day?
On April 30th, the annual National Sarcoidosis Day raises concerns about a non-contagious immune system disease. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the body, inside or out, and although most commonly found in the lungs.
When it comes to the skin, it usually looks like a scaly rash or red bumps. People don't know they have it and blame allergies or a simple reaction to something with which they came into contact. Sarcoidosis can affect muscles, bones, kidneys, eyes, liver, the heart, or any other area of the body. The common signs of eye disease are sore eyes, which are also present in the eyes. When internal organs or muscles are affected, swelling and pain can be caused. It can cause a dry cough, shortness of breath, and mild chest pains in the lungs.
Sarcoidosis can be inherited by anyone, but it most affects people aged 20 to 40. Sarcoidosis goes away without treatment in about half of the cases. In more severe cases, for which there is no cure, the signs may persist for years and cause organ damage. Although scientists don't fully understand Sarcoidosis, studies continue to be done on the hopes of finding the cause and a cure.
How to celebrate #nationalsarcoidosisday
Carl DeLine and David Sohl inspired National Sarcoidosis Day. Learn more about Sarcoidosis on a daily basis. Use #NationalSarcoidosisDay to post your details and experience on social media.
