Sarcoidosis treatment - can you avoid steroids?

Treatment for sarcoidosis generally starts with corticosteroids (such as Prednisolone / Prednisone). Not every patient with sarcoidosis needs treatment. Corticosteroids are a very effective treatment, but many patients are worried about side effects (such as developing diabetes or high blood pressure). In sarcoidosis, we generally need to treat the condition for a long time (12 months or more). We can sometimes progressively reduce and stop corticosteroids after this period or replace them with another "steroid-sparing drug", such as methotrexate, azathioprine or others. Treatment in sarcoidosis is personalized in each case, because it is a complex disease. It is generally started if symptoms are very significant, there is involvement of vital organs such as the heart, or blood calcium levels are very high. What is sarcoidosis?    • What is Sarcoidosis?   #sarcoidosis #treatment 🔗 Visit my website: https://www.toplunghealth.com/ 🎵 Listen to the podcast by searching "Top Lung Health" on your favorite podcast player or by going directly to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VMTxUl... You can support my work on this channel by using YouTube Super Thanks (using the icon below the video) or "buying a coffee" ☕ here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scstanel ======= Disclaimers: ------------- For all viewers/listeners: The information presented here or in other videos and posts on this channel is not medical advice. These materials reflect general medical knowledge which may not apply to your individual case. If you have health concerns, please see your own doctor or other healthcare provider without delay. For medical professionals: You must use your professional judgement when treating your patients. The information presented in this and other videos/posts on this channel is for general medical education only. It may not apply to all patients or clinical scenarios. =======