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The article presents results concerning evaluation of bronchopulmonary system in berylliosis patients on distant follow-up period. In accordance with work conditions, the authors defined two forms of berylliosis: granulomatous and interstitial. Granulomatous one was characterized by progressive course at early stages, with complications resulting in cardio-pulmonary failure. Interstitial one was benign in nature.
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Berylliosis/complications , Pulmonary Heart Disease/etiology , Respiratory Insufficiency/etiology , Berylliosis/diagnosis , Berylliosis/physiopathology , Disease Progression , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Prognosis , Pulmonary Heart Disease/physiopathology , Respiratory Function Tests , Respiratory Insufficiency/physiopathology , Risk Factors , Time FactorsABSTRACT
Liquidators of Chernobyl power accident consiquences were subjected to simultaneous external gamma-beta radiation and inhalation of particles containing radionuclides aerosols, nonradiation toxic chemicals and dust. Typical defects of medical examination of liquidators were seen: sending people with pulmonary diseases to post-accident work, erroneous interpretation of the disease severity with underestimation of previous occupational history and nonradiation factors deteriorating the case.
