The symptoms of chronic berylliosis are largely the same as those seen in acute berylliosis, but they develop more slowly.

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.

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.

.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.

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.