About Chronic Beryllium Disease

Beryllium disease is a condition that can occur from exposure to beryllium dust or fumes.  Learn more about beryllium disease including what causes it; how it happens; its symptoms; and how the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT) is used to help diagnose it.

About Beryllium

• What is beryllium?  Where is it used?  Is it hazardous?

Beryllium Sensitization and Chronic Beryllium Disease

• What is beryllium sensitization?  What are the symptoms?
• What is chronic beryllium disease (CBD)?
• How do I know if I have beryllium sensitization or chronic beryllium disease?

Beryllium Lymphocyte Proliferation Test (BeLPT)

• What is a beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test?  What can I learn from this test?