Chronic Beryllium Disease

Category: Respiratory / Occupational Lung Disease

Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD) is a granulomatous lung disease caused by inhaling beryllium particles, leading to an immune response that forms granulomas in the lungs and other organs.

Global Prevalence

Estimated 1-5% of beryllium-exposed individuals develop sensitization, with 5-10% of sensitized individuals developing CBD (ATS, 2014)

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