Some people have many symptoms, while others have only a few. Although sarcoidosis can go away by itself, it generally will last throughout a person's life. However, it can be controlled with medications. This booklet contains information about sarcoidosis and its treatment. It is important to recognize the symptoms of sarcoidosis because it can be mistaken for other diseases.
Sarcoidosis is generally a chronic disease, lasting for several years or for a lifetime.
With some people it begins with no symptoms at all and is discovered through a routine chest x-ray. With other people it begins with a few symptoms and gradually progresses to become more widespread and serious. With still others it begins with many symptoms appearing either very suddenly or slowly over a period of time. Some people may have symptoms that only last a few months. These symptoms generally disappear and usually do not recur.