Sarcoidosis Brianna Alarcon April/12/2012 Science 5 th.
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SarcoidosisBrianna Alarcon April/12/2012Science 5th
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WHAT IS SARCOIDOSIS The developing growth of tiny clumps of inflammatory cells, mainly in the lungs .which can make it hard to breathe. Also make it quite painful to breathe.
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HOW DO YOU GET SARCOIDOSIS?It is unknown but doctors believe it is inhaled.
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DOES THE BODY TRY TO CURE ITSELF?Yes the body does try to cure itself. But in a way that will only make the problem worse. Your body sends in cells to release a chemical to fight off the inflamed cells. These cells being sent in become a part of the inflamed clumps.
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WHAT MEDICINES CAN YOU TAKE? It hasn’t been yet cured but you can take antibiotics to kill the inflamed cells and relieve pain.
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