Berylliosis

Berylliosis
Other namesChronic beryllium disease (CBD)
Peribronchal non-necrotizing granuloma from berylliosis
SpecialtyPulmonology

Berylliosis, or chronic beryllium disease (CBD), is a chronic allergic-type lung response and chronic lung disease caused by exposure to beryllium and its compounds, a form of beryllium poisoning. It is distinct from acute beryllium poisoning, which became rare following occupational exposure limits established around 1950. Berylliosis is an occupational lung disease.

While there is no cure, symptoms can be treated.

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