Chapter 10 - Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)»Lung diseases due to external agents (J60-J70)»Berylliosis (J63.2)
J63.2
Berylliosis
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Berylliosis2 drugs (2 approved)
A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaled rare metal BERYLLIUM or its soluble salts which are used in a wide variety of industry including alloys, ceramics, radiographic equipment, and vacuum tubes. Berylliosis is characterized by an acute inflammatory reaction in the upper airway leading to BRONCHIOLITIS; PULMONARY EDEMA; and pneumonia.