Key management considerations in sarcoidosis from the American Thoracic Society 2016 Conference

“The Sword of Damocles” is a story that resonates with sarcoidosis patients. It illustrates the sense of forecasting danger and worsening of their health in an unpredictable fashion. Fatigue, which is a major impediment to their quality of life, also contributes to their stress as family, friends and co-workers believe that these patients are feigning their illness, as they appear “normal.” A lingering question for many with sarcoidosis is how they developed the disease.