Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Annotate Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content + Download Section PDF Listen ++ For further information, see CMDT Part 9-32: Occupational Pulmonary Diseases + Key Features Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ 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 Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ 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 Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ History of exposure to beryllium The beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test is a useful diagnostic test + Treatment Download Section PDF Listen +++ ++ Avoid exposure to beryllium