What are the symptoms of beryllium disease?

What are the symptoms of beryllium disease?

In the early stages of the disease, little or no symptoms are experienced by the individual. When a person begins to develop CBD, inflammation (swelling) occurs in the lungs because they are reacting to a foreign object. The lungs' typical response to the beryllium exposure is to develop collections of cells known as granulomas that may eventually cause scarring within the lungs. This scarring, in turn, reduces the lungs' ability to function. Over time, the inflammation response continues, and eventually symptoms may appear, including:

• Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Joint pain
• Cough
• Fever