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Chronic beryllium disease is incurable.Most patients with acute berylliosis recover fully 7-10 days after treatment begins.Patients whose lungs are severely damaged by chronic berylliosis may experience fatal heart failure.
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How does chronic berylliosis compare to acute berylliosis?
The symptoms of chronic berylliosis are largely the same as those seen in acute berylliosis, but they develop more slowly.
What are the demographics of berylliosis?
.Beryllium dust and fumes are classified as toxic air pollutants by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is estimated that 2-6% of workers exposed to these contaminants eventually develop berylliosis.
How is berylliosis prevented?
Eliminating exposure to beryllium is the surest way to prevent berylliosis. Screening workers who are exposed to beryllium fumes or dust or who develop an allergic reaction.is an effective way to control symptoms and prevent disease progression.
What is berylliosis?
Berylliosis is lung inflammation caused by inhaling dust or fumes that contain the metallic element beryllium. Found in rocks, coal, soil, and volcanic dust, beryllium is used in the aerospace industry and in many types of manufacturing.
How is berylliosis diagnosed?
a history of beryllium exposure.A chest x ray.The beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT), a blood test that can detect beryllium sensitivity.This test is now considered the most definitive diagnostic test for berylliosis.
What is the prediction of a disease's outcome?
Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge
What is a berylliosis?
An element. It's chemical symbol is Be
What is the prognosis for abulia?
The prognosis of abulia depends on the prognosis of the underlying condition.
What is the prognosis?
a prognosis is the result after treating the disease
What is the noun form of prognosis?
Prognosis is the noun.
What is used to treat berylliosis?
.should be transferred from tasks that involve beryllium exposure.Ventilators can help.corticosteroid therapy.Chelation therapy is currently under investigation as a treatment for the disease.
What is the prognosis for the patient?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
