pulmonary disorders
Beryllium Disease
Etiology of Beryllium Disease
Beryllium exposure can occur in many industries, including beryllium mining and extraction, alloy production, metal alloy machining, electronics, telecommunications, nuclear weapon and defense industries, aerospace, and metal reclamation and recycling. Small amounts of beryllium may also be added tocopper, aluminum, nickel, and other metals to make beryllium alloys. Given that beryllium is a sensitizer, relatively low level exposures can cause disease in susceptible individuals. 