Runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes. Getting a breath of fresh air ain’t what it used to be.
Athena Merritt
Athena, a former journalist and Pennsylvania native, was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2002. She’s admittedly addicted to books, Marvel, and football. She tackles life with humor, passion and curiosity, and hopes to reach others through her writing.
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Articles by Athena Merritt
I felt vindicated last year when researchers reported Lyme disease could potentially trigger sarcoidosis. I’ve been trying to get…
I’ve been managing all right while being holed up alone since mid-March. But when I see my family and can’t…
The Heroes of the Pandemic Era
On April 28 of last year, I had one thing on my mind and it wasn’t my sarcoidosis. I was…
My timing has been abysmal lately. Take for instance my purchase of an all-wheel-drive car so that I could get…
National Minority Health Month got underway in the United States on April 1 with the same theme as last…
I’ve noticed that when doctors pitch something that will be good for my health, what usually follows is something I…
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month begins on April 1 without the fanfare of years past. We can’t participate in…
After all of my efforts to remain germ-free I was reminded of a couple things this past week. The…
More than 90 percent of people with sarcoidosis have lung involvement, which makes it hard for me not to…