Berylliosis Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Berylliosis? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Berylliosis.
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Symptoms of Berylliosis
Symptoms of acute berylliosis come on suddenly and rapidly. The main symptoms are due to severe lung inflammation. These symptoms include:
- Coughing, possibly bringing up blood-tinged sputum
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Weight loss
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Symptoms of chronic berylliosis develop slowly. Sometimes, symptoms may not appear until many years after exposure to beryllium. Chronic berylliosis produces two main pathologic changes:
- Scarring of the lung tissue
- Formation of granulomas (inflammatory masses) in the lungs (primarily) and other organs
In severe cases, berylliosis may lead to Heart Failure.
Symptoms of chronic berylliosis may include:
- Dry cough
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
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