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Coughing, shortness of breath, and
weight loss that begin abruptly can be a symptom of acute
berylliosis. This condition is caused by beryllium air pollution
that inflames the lungs making them rigid; it can affect the eyes
and skin as well. People who have acute berylliosis are usually very
ill. Most recover, but some die of the disease.
Chronic berylliosis is an allergic reaction to long-term exposure to
even low levels of beryllium dust or fumes. A systemic disease that
causes formation of abnormal lung tissue and enlargement of the
lymph nodes, chronic berylliosis also may affect other parts of the
body. The symptoms of chronic berylliosis are largely the same as
those seen in acute berylliosis, but they develop more slowly. |
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