Is there anything I can use(over the counter) to help with the itch and dry skin? Sarcoidosis is characterized by noncaseating granulomas in one or more organs and tissues; etiology is unknown. The lungs and lymphatic system are most often affected, but sarcoidosis may affect any organ. Pulmonary symptoms range from none (limited disease) to exertional dyspnea and, rarely, respiratory or other organ failure (advanced disease). Diagnosis usually is first suspected because of pulmonary involvement and is confirmed by chest x-ray, biopsy, and exclusion of other causes of granulomatous inflammation. First-line treatment is corticosteroids. Prognosis is excellent for limited disease but poor for more advanced disease.
Please see the web pages for more details on Sarcoidosis One of my friends has this and it took the doctors months to diagnose it. If I remember correctly it's like a really bad case of asthma/bronchitis mixed together. He didn't take any antibiotics but he did end up on some very strong steroids, like what you would take for bad allergies. I hope you've seen a doctor already and that they referred you to a respiratory specialist. In the meantime make sure that there are no potential allergens around (dust, pet fur, etc). Vacuum really well and keep an air purifier handy. | 