The root cause behind most of the respiratory and lungs disease is air pollution. The inhale of harmful pollutants in the atmosphere such as lead, industrial smoke worsens the condition of the lungs. One such chest disorder is the pulmonary sarcoidosis which causes small lumps of inflammatory cells in the lungs.
These lumps can severely damage the normal functioning of the lungs hindering the breathing process.
The lumps are known as granulomas that can cause inflammation of the lungs tissue resulting in pulmonary fibrosis which can even change the natural structure of the lungs and put adverse effect on the normal breathing. Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a chronic lungs disease that occurs when the body’s immunity system encounter a foreign object that is being inhaled. Medical experts suggest that there is no permanent cure of sarcoidosis and without detection and proper treatment it may lead to complete failure of the lungs.
Status of India in combating Pulmonary Sarcoidosis:
Clinicians in India often face difficulties in diagnosing pulmonary sarcoidosis as the symptoms of this disorder are very much similar to that of tuberculosis. Though some reputed chest hospitals in the country are successfully treating such acute disorders among patients based on early detection and proper diagnosis. One such breakthrough name in the field of treating acute respiratory syndrome in India is Haridaya Super Specialty Centre in Allahabad. Headed by Dr. Ashish Tandon, the hospital is well equipped with world class facilities and a dedicated medical team in order to offer chest treatment services at an affordable and fair package. Dr. Tandon is a highly competent and compassionate chest specialist having experience of more than over two decades in dealing with various complicated cases of respiratory disorders. Due to his successive years of medical excellence Dr. Tandon is a visiting consultant in many hospitals in Allahabad and is also a chief spokesperson in many medical conferences in India and abroad.
According to Dr. Ashish Tandon the ultimate cause of sarcoidosis is unknown. The respiratory infection may happens when someone with certain genes come in contact viruses, bacteria and allergens in the air or may get it based on hereditary history. Mostly young and middle aged adults are prone to sarcoidosis and satisfactorily the disease is not contagious. Dr. Tandon indicates the following possible symptoms behind pulmonary sarcoidosis. Such as
Diagnosis & Treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis:
Apart from analyzing family medical history and general physical examination certain other tests need to be conducted in order to confirm the presence of sarcoidosis.
Treatment:
Intake or inhale of steroid medicine such as prednisone may help in reduction of the inflammation. Another option of intake form of medication is methotrexate, which is recommended in extreme condition when all other medicine fails. In many cases there is no medication needed, the disorder just get vanished by itself. In severe cases oxygen therapy or lung transplant is suggested. The treatment is generally done to control the symptoms and in improving the mechanism of lungs.
Apart from visiting a physician a bit compromising and simple lifestyle changes can bring visible improved result. Following a balanced diet, regular intake of 8- 10 glasses of water a day along with 7- 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep and a regular fitness regime can help in reducing the severity of the symptoms. Also avoiding smoking or any other form of addiction can also helps in minimizing the intensity of pulmonary sarcoidosis.
Many medical studies suggests that the condition of pulmonary sarcoidosis can be recovered without treatment but consulting an expert physician is always recommended to diagnose the environmental, genetic or infectious factors responsible for any uneasiness in the chest area or in breathing. All these factors need to be properly investigated so that proper medical attention can be provided on time.
