Definition Sarcoidosis is a disease for which the cause and cure are not known. Inflamed tissue forms, and attacks any body system or organ. Permanent damage is caused to the affected organs. Sarcoidosis is most often treated with the steroid, prednisone for which there are numerous adverse side effects. Sarcoidosis affects each patient differently.
Lucky patients experience minimal symptoms with little change to their lifestyles.
SRI was chartered in the State of Tennessee in 1991.