Choose fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, legumes, nuts, tofu, tempeh, and low-fat dairy.

Choose poultry, fish, tofu, legumes, beans, or nuts for your protein sources.

As an added benefit, healthy oils may also reduce your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Antioxidant-rich foods include tomatoes, cherries, blueberries, bell peppers, and squash. Other fruits and vegetables also provide antioxidants, so eat them daily.

Great options include bran, oats, corn, barley, brown rice, soy, potatoes, avocados, and bananas.

For instance, don’t eat packaged snacks, refined bread, baked goods, pasta, and treats.

Switch out your regular coffee for decaf, and choose caffeine-free tea. If you’re having trouble giving up alcohol, try going to a support group for help.

Fruit, soups, and herbal teas also help keep you hydrated.

Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Also, be aware that omega-3s may cause bleeding issues.

Check with your doctor before using any supplements. Keep in mind that bromelain can increase your risk of bleeding and may interfere with certain medications.

Turmeric is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herb that may be helpful in treating various inflammatory disorders. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and has been used for hundreds of years in both Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.

This remedy may interact with certain medications. Additionally, it’s not appropriate for people with leukemia or autoimmune conditions.

Chamomile tea may make you feel sleepy.

Meditate for 10-30 minutes every day. Color in an adult coloring book. Talk to a friend. Play with your pet. Write in a journal. Read a book. Soak in a bathtub. Use aromatherapy.

Great options include yoga, walking, swimming, low impact aerobics, or dancing. Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program, especially if you get out of breath.

Quitting is really hard, but your doctor may be able to prescribe quitting aids like patches, gum, or prescription medication.

Exercising indoors when pollution levels are high Avoiding high-traffic areas, especially while exercising Not burning wood or trash Using hand-powered or electric lawn care equipment (such as mowers, leaf blowers, and snow blowers) rather than gasoline-powered ones Asking people not to smoke in your home or car and staying away from indoor areas where smoking is allowed

Persistent dry cough Chest pain Shortness of breath Wheezing Fatigue Swollen lymph nodes Weight loss Night sweats Joint pain

A simple blood test to check for an infection and determine how well your organs are functioning. Imaging tests like X-rays or a CT-scan to check your lungs. Lung function tests to check how much air you can take in and release. A biopsy to check your lung tissue for sarcoidosis.

Your doctor may recommend pulmonary rehabilitation to help improve your breathing. They may prescribe corticosteroids, which are strong anti-inflammatories. If your condition is autoimmune, your doctor may give you immune suppressors like methotrexate (Trexall) and azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran) to help reduce the inflammation. Depending on the cause of your condition, your doctor may recommend other medications to help relieve your symptoms. Your doctor may give you tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitors if other treatments aren’t helping.

Lung transplants are rarely necessary as a treatment for sarcoidosis, so try not to worry about it.