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Abstract Purpose of Review This review draws together recent publications, consensus statements on sarcoidosis and our 25-year collective experience in managing this disease. We focus on pulmonary sarcoidosis, highlighting recent and established concepts in disease mechanisms, the diversity of the clinical course, including possible ‘subtypes’ of sarcoidosis, and how to measure disease activity. We discuss the principles guiding therapeutic intervention and summarise the more recent clinical trials in sarcoidosis. Recent Findings These include recent progress in understanding the mechanisms of disease using new scientific tools, measurements of disease activity using CT and MRI scans, and the potential role of anti-fibrotic treatment for patients with progressive fibrotic sarcoidosis. Summary Sarcoidosis is a heterogeneous disease with variable organ involvement, disease course, and response to treatment. We offer an angle on when and how to treat, and provide an overall roadmap for managing sarcoidosis.

Original publication

DOI

10.1007/s13665-022-00298-2

Type

Journal article

Journal

Current Pulmonology Reports

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Publication Date

29/11/2022

Volume

11

Pages

151 - 159