It is sarcoidosis of both the heart and lungs. The heart may show abnormal rhythms on ECG.
sarcoidosis
Unfortunately Reggie White had sarcoidosis. The media reported it as sleep apnea or complications surrounding sarcoid but anyone who lives with the no cause no cure disease knows the truth. For more information on his death, check the link below. Also there is a link to spread awareness of sarcoidosis.
Pulmonary sarcoidosis can potentially affect fertility in men, although it's not a direct cause of infertility. The condition may lead to hormonal imbalances, particularly if it affects the testicles or causes systemic symptoms that impact overall health. Additionally, certain treatments for sarcoidosis, such as corticosteroids, may also negatively influence sperm production or quality. Therefore, while not common, there is a possibility that pulmonary sarcoidosis could contribute to fertility issues in men.
Reggie White was a football player in the National Football League. He died on December 26, 2004 due to a fatal cardiac arrhythmia. This is thought to have been caused by cardiac and pulmonary sarcoidosis, which Reggie had been living with for years.
Sarcoidosis of the lungs can be divided into four stages. Stage 0 - No intrathoracic involvement. Stage I - Bilateral hilar adenopathy. Stage II - Pulmonary parenchyma involved. Stage III - Pulmonary infiltrates with fibrosis. Stage 4 is end-stage lung disease with pulmonary fibrosis and honeycombing. Hopefully steroids will stop it at this stage.
A pulmonary infiltrate is a substance denser than air, such as pus, blood, or protein, which lingers within the parenchyma of the lungs. Pulmonary infiltrates are associated with pneumonia, tuberculosis and sarcoidosis.
Pulmonary pertains to the Lungs. Cardiac pertains to the Heart.
The end stages of sarcoidosis can involve significant organ damage and dysfunction, particularly affecting the lungs, heart, and liver. In severe cases, patients may experience pulmonary fibrosis, leading to respiratory failure, or cardiac involvement that can result in arrhythmias or heart failure. Other complications may include granulomatous inflammation in the eyes and skin. Management focuses on alleviating symptoms and preventing further complications, often requiring long-term monitoring.
lung diseases including sarcoidosis, drug reactions, autoimmune diseases, environmental allergies such as Farmer's lung, and exposure to toxic dusts and gases.
It is sarcoidosis of the liver.
Cardiac pulmonary edema - also known as congestive heart failure - occurs when the diseased or overworked left ventricle isn't able to pump out enough of the blood it receives from your lungs.
Pulmonary disorders, cancer, cardiac disorders.