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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
Networked: 415 relevant articles (9 outcomes, 26 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Lung Injury
2. Sarcoidosis (Schaumann Disease)
3. Hypersensitivity (Allergy)
4. Inflammation (Inflammations)
5. Chronic Granulomatous Disease

Experts

1. Maier, Lisa A: 44 articles (01/2022 - 06/2002)
2. Fontenot, Andrew P: 37 articles (01/2022 - 11/2002)
3. Newman, Lee S: 26 articles (01/2018 - 03/2002)
4. Schuler, Christine R: 19 articles (04/2021 - 06/2004)
5. Kreiss, Kathleen: 18 articles (10/2019 - 06/2002)
6. Mack, Douglas G: 17 articles (01/2021 - 04/2006)
7. Newman, L S: 17 articles (10/2011 - 02/2000)
8. Mroz, Margaret M: 15 articles (01/2022 - 06/2003)
9. Weston, Ainsley: 14 articles (04/2021 - 06/2002)
10. Maier, L A: 13 articles (12/2014 - 08/2000)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Berylliosis:
1. BerylliumIBA
2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
3. BESIBA
4. beryllium sulfateIBA
5. ThymidineIBA
6. HLA-DPB1 antigen (HLA DPB1)IBA
7. AntigensIBA
8. HLA-DP Antigens (HLA-DP)IBA
9. Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)IBA
10. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Chelation Therapy (Therapy, Chelation)
3. X-Ray Film
4. Traction
5. Surgical Instruments (Clip)