Berylliosis

A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaled rare metal BERYLLIUM or its soluble salts which are used in a wide variety of industry including alloys, ceramics, radiographic equipment, and vacuum tubes. Berylliosis is characterized by an acute inflammatory reaction in the upper airway leading to BRONCHIOLITIS; PULMONARY EDEMA; and pneumonia.

Also Known As:

Beryllioses; Beryllium Disease

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6015
- Lung Diseases: 22246
  - Lung Injury: 16608
    - Pneumoconiosis: 1785
      - Berylliosis: 415
  - Interstitial Lung Diseases: 8435
    - Pneumoconiosis: 1785
      - Berylliosis: 415
Occupational Diseases: 970
- Pneumoconiosis: 1785
  - Berylliosis: 415

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)