RESUMO
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.
Assuntos
Beriliose/complicações , Doença Cardiopulmonar/etiologia , Insuficiência Respiratória/etiologia , Beriliose/diagnóstico , Beriliose/fisiopatologia , Progressão da Doença , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Prognóstico , Doença Cardiopulmonar/fisiopatologia , Testes de Função Respiratória , Insuficiência Respiratória/fisiopatologia , Fatores de Risco , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
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.
