MamasHealth.com Home Lung Diseases and Illnesses ARDS Asbestosis Asthma Black Lung Disease Bronchiectasis Bronchitis Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Brown Lung Disease Chronic Beryllium Control Asthma COPD Cystic Fibrosis Emphysema Farmer's Lung Histoplasmosis Kartagener's Syndrome Lung Cancer Partial Lung Collapse Pleurisy Pneumothorax Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Fibrosis Silicosis Tuberculosis Links Email Mama Prevent CO poisoning A child's personal story about their battle with asthma Health benefits of sex	What is Chronic Beryllium Disease? Chronic beryllium disease is an incurable lung disease caused by the inhalation of beryllium dust and fumes. Chronic beryllium disease is characterized by inflammation in the lungs. The inflammation is a result of exposure to beryllium fumes, dusts or powder. Chronic beryllium disease may develop slowly or rapidly. Lung cancer may also be caused by beryllium exposure. Chronic beryllium disease can develop as long as 30 years after a person was last exposed to beryllium. In most cases, chronic beryllium disease develops within 8-10 years after exposure. Extreme cases of chronic beryllium disease can cause disability or death. Chronic beryllium disease is also called CBD Who gets Chronic Beryllium Disease? People whose work involves the manufacture of metallic beryllium, beryllium oxide ceramic, or alloys containing beryllium are at risk for developing chronic beryllium disease. Symptoms of Chronic Beryllium Disease Some of the most common symptoms of chronic beryllium disease are: cough shortness of breath fatigue weight loss loss of appetite fever night sweats Can Treatment Chronic Beryllium Disease be Treated? chronic beryllium disease can be treated. Some common treatment options are, steroids, supplemental oxygen and a lung transplant. How is Chronic Beryllium Disease Diagnosed? If your doctor suspects you have chronic beryllium disease, he will perform a blood test and take x-rays of your lungs. X-rays are helpful to see if there is any scarring of the lungs.	Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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