Bernie Mac had Sarcoidosis, but what is it? FOX NEWS
July 31st, 2009 | by admin |
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Sarcoidosis—what’s that?
It’s an immune system disorder that affects tens of thousands of Americans. Symptoms include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, night sweats, weight loss, small red bumps on the face, arms or buttocks, red, watery eyes, and arthritis in the ankles, elbows, wrists and hands, according to the Mayo Clinic. Most cases are mild, but severe cases can cause scarring in the lungs, a complication that occurs in 20 to 25 percent of patients.
What causes it?
Typically, our bodies fight perceived threats with an inflammatory response. With sarcoidosis, this response becomes excessive and ends up producing small clumps of cells that can cluster throughout the body. Large clusters can interfere with the functioning of organs, most commonly the lungs (more than 90 percent of cases), the eyes and the skin. In addition to lung scarring, it can cause serious eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, or aching and swelling in the legs accompanied by arthritis.
Who gets it?
This is primary an illness of adults in the 20- to 40-year-old range. African-Americans are more prone to the condition than whites (the incidence rate among blacks is 35.5 cases per 100,000; among whites it’s 10.9 per 100,000). African-American women are twice as likely as African-American men to be struck with the illness.
Why do people get it?
It’s not clear what causes sarcoidosis, though experts believe environmental contaminants can help trigger a genetic susceptibility. Studies have found a link between this condition and irritants such as tree pollen, insecticides and moldy environments.
Can it be cured?
Not currently. The most common treatment is Prednisone, a steroid that can have serious side effects. Occasionally, physicians prescribe drugs known as immune system suppressants (such as Plaquenil and Methotrexate). While sarcoidosis can be severe, less than 5 percent of patients die of it. In the vast majority of cases, symptoms are mild and disappear over time. Mac had the condition until it went into remission in 2005. About one-third of patients have an “unrelenting,” progressive form of this illness that typically leads to organ impairment.
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Bernie Mac, Dies at 50 Years Old!
A Tribute to Bernie Mac 1957-2008
Bernie Mac, Dies at 50 Years Old!
A Tribute to Bernie Mac 1957-2008
Bernie Mac, Dies at 50 Years Old!
A Tribute to Bernie Mac 1957-2008
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12 Responses to “Bernie Mac had Sarcoidosis, but what is it? FOX NEWS”
By christolz on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Cell wall deficient …
Cell wall deficient bacteria, cause sarcoidosis. They are also known as mycoplasma , L forms, mollucites, or nanobacteria, I even heard them refered to as somnatids.
They are so tiny and they have no cell wall so they find a cell,… YOUR CELLS. Now they have a perfect hiding place. Your doctor wont even know this. However, Trevor Marshall have devised “The Marshal Protocol” and treats patients with an antibiotic called minocycline to kill the bacteria.Others are using Bob Beck protocol.
By Karynpamela on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Kataboom, I just …
Kataboom, I just read your entry . You are right! I was just diagnosed with this sarcoidosis and yes, she had the perfect opportunity to educate the public about this, little know disease. I am 55 and had pneumonia for the first time ever and had x-rays that signaled a further problem. It is a bit frightening at my age to know this is going on in my body. I have had Asthma since a child, so shortness of breath is not new to me. The other symptoms, however, are difficult to adjust to.
By lefty4694 on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
my mom has sarcoid …
my mom has sarcoid she was in prison for 2 years she had to leave it untreated now its very sever she had to have a lung biopsy she also has asma. she also has conjestive heart falior im 13 years old i dont think she will live to see me graduate high school she just had a staff infection a couple of weeks ago. her sarcoid is on her heart and lungs mostly she has had a couple of tumers removered from her arms thankfully they where non cancerous
By zazakhan on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Not everyone with …
Not everyone with sarc has normal lungs, i know two members of family with sarc and they have problems with lungs and shortness of breath and non stop coughing, and due to taking steroid gain alot of weight.
By bluetoothheffa on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
omg. if u look at …
omg. if u look at later episodes of the bernie mac show u can see the effects of the sarcoidosis medication. look at how extremely puffy his face and neck is in the episodes and in the movie guess who
By thejaytaker on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
he had pnoumneam
he had pnoumneam
By kataboom on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
just say you have ” …
just say you have “sarc of the lungs” then. it narrows it down better than just that blanket statement saying sarc is a lung disease.
my lungs are normal & i have sarc.
By bunnylo817 on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Its is a LUNG …
Its is a LUNG DISEASE in the form the I have. I do know that it is a disease the affects all organs. In my case MY LUNGS are affected. I have had it for years and that is how it is affecting me. Thanks no response is necessary.
By kataboom on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
its not a lung …
its not a lung disease. its an auto-immune organ disease. i have it more in my heart & musco-skeletal system than my lungs.
By kataboom on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
i have sarc & the …
i have sarc & the doc in this clip sounds like she is downplaying its effects on the body. a normal person with pneumonia sans the sarc being hospitalized wouldnt have died. she did touch a tiny bit on the heart & sarc is in the heart as well. its in any & all organs whenever it wants to be. fox news needs to hire better medical experts. this lady made sarc even more vague when this was an opportunity to have it better understood to the world. lame!
By Delusion301 on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Sarcoidosis is an …
Sarcoidosis is an auto-immune disease that can affect many different systems in the body. My husband, diagnosed in 1991 has had it, and still does, in his lungs, lymph system, sinuses, skin, breast tissue..most do well for a long while, in spontaneous remission but suffer from fatigue and other systemic reactions to the disease. It is a little known condition which effects all races and has no determined cause and no known cure.
By bunnylo817 on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
Sarcoidosis is a …
Sarcoidosis is a lung disease that also inflames organs. I have sarcoidosis