National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Disease and Conditions Index - What is Sarcoidosis. The NHLBI developed the DCI for patients and the public. The DCI contains health information, written in plain language, on diseases, conditions, and procedures related to Heart, Lung, Blood disorders. Here it gives a quick and easy way to get complete and dependable information about causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, followup care and tests for Sarcoidosis.
American Lung Association - About Sarcoidosis. The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. It is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Here it gives information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, how serious is sarcoidosis, who gets sarcoidosis, what body sites does sarcoidosis attack, what is the common course and treatment for sarcoidosis, what can the patient do.
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research - Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis. The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease. For Sarcoidosis Diagnosis: Physical Examination, Chest X-Ray, Blood tests, Pulmonary Function Tests, Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy and Biopsy, Bronchoalveolar Lavage, CT Scan, MR Scan, Thallium and Gallium Scans, Eye Test.
