What You Need to Know About Beryllium Exposure

In this episode, Dr. Maeve Macmurdo, director of the Occupational Lung Disease Clinic at Cleveland Clinic, explains what beryllium is and how exposure can be harmful to one’s health. She explains how beryllium sensitization can cause Chronic Beryllium Disease and the testing and monitoring that’s done when a person becomes sensitized. Dr. Macmurdo stresses the importance of ongoing screening for those working in an environment with beryllium. If you do need care, she covers why it’s important...