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Chronic Beryllium Disease

September 15, 2023 Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute
Chronic Beryllium Disease
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Respiratory Exchange
Chronic Beryllium Disease
Sep 15, 2023
Clevleand Clinic Respiratory Institute
What do golf clubs, computers and aerospace engineering have in common? They all use a beryllium alloy as part of their manufacturing process. Beryllium is used in many industries and, over time, workers who are in contact with this element can become sensitized to it and may develop chronic beryllium disease. Dr. Maeve MacMurdo discusses ways to identify patients who may be sensitized, as well as those who have developed chronic beryllium disease and how they can be treated.
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What do golf clubs, computers and aerospace engineering have in common? They all use a beryllium alloy as part of their manufacturing process. Beryllium is used in many industries and, over time, workers who are in contact with this element can become sensitized to it and may develop chronic beryllium disease. Dr. Maeve MacMurdo discusses ways to identify patients who may be sensitized, as well as those who have developed chronic beryllium disease and how they can be treated.