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 Your MyAccess profile is currently affiliated with '[InstitutionA]' and is in the process of switching affiliations to '[InstitutionB]'. Please click ‘Continue’ to continue the affiliation switch, otherwise click ‘Cancel’ to cancel signing in. Get Free Access Through Your Institution Learn how to see if your library subscribes to McGraw Hill Medical products. Subscribe: Institutional or Individual 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