Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content ++ For further information, see CMDT Part 9-32: Occupational Pulmonary Diseases +++ Key Features ++ An acute or chronic pulmonary disorder related to beryllium exposure Exposure occurs in machining and handling of beryllium products and alloys; beryllium miners are not at risk +++ Clinical Findings ++ Acute berylliosis is a serious ulcerative tracheobronchitis and chemical pneumonitis after intense, severe exposure Chronic berylliosis is a more common, systemic disease resembling sarcoidosis +++ Diagnosis ++ History of exposure to beryllium The beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test is a useful diagnostic test +++ Treatment ++ Avoid exposure to beryllium GET ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE Sign In Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Forgot Username? Forgot Password? Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth Get Free Access Through Your Institution Contact your institution's library to ask if they subscribe to McGraw-Hill Medical Products. Access My Subscription GET ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE Subscription Options Pay Per View Timed Access to all of AccessMedicine 24 Hour $34.95 (USD) Buy Now 48 Hour $54.95 (USD) Buy Now Best Value AccessMedicine Full Site: One-Year Individual Subscription $995 USD Buy Now View All Subscription Options