If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pulmonary sarcoidosis, you must be clear about diagnosis and treatment for the condition. To get the clarity you deserve, you have to become an advocate. That means you’ll also need to know which questions to ask, where to find additional resources, and how to build a community.
Below we’ve created a reference list that may help make your road to advocacy just a bit easier. Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Below we’ve created a reference list that may help make your road to advocacy just a bit easier. Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- How are my lungs impacted by my pulmonary sarcoidosis and how severely are they affected?
- What information did you use to determine that I have pulmonary sarcoidosis?
- What are the symptoms and signs that I should watch for on a day-to-day basis?
- How will you determine whether I require treatment or not for my pulmonary sarcoidosis?
- What are changes I can make with my lifestyle that can help me feel better?
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Resources:
- Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
- American Lung Association – Living with Sarcoidosis
- Life & Breath’s Sarcoidosis Planner
- Inova Lung Sarcoidosis Patient Education Handout
- Mount Sinai – Sarcoidosis Program
