Berylliosis: A condition that results from inhalation of beryllium in to form of dust or fumes. The lungs, skin eyes or blood may be affected and the affects can occur immediately or after long term exposure. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Berylliosis is available below.
See full list of 21 symptoms of Berylliosis
Read more about complications of Berylliosis.
Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Berylliosis:
Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Read more about causes of Berylliosis.
More information about causes of Berylliosis:
Medical news articles related to Berylliosis include:
Source: HealthDay News
Clinical trials are important to the development of new lung cancer treatments. How can they help you?
Doctors are finding that some patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer may benefit from radiation, chemotherapy and/or newer treatment...
When lung cancer spreads to the bone it can cause severe pain and weak bones. Learn how these bone complications can be treated and even prevented,...
Surgery and radiation are the standard treatments for early-stage lung cancer. Now there's evidence chemotherapy may have a role, too. Listen as...
Visit our research pages for current research about Berylliosis treatments.
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Berylliosis include:
Read more about Clinical Trials for Berylliosis
Types of Berylliosis
Read about other experiences, ask a question about Berylliosis, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:
Beryllium. An element with the atomic symbol Be, atomic number 4, and atomic weight 9.01218. Short exposure to this element can lead to a type of poisoning known as BERYLLIOSIS. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Berylliosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
» Next page: What is Berylliosis?
What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2009 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
