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rimarily a lung disease, CBD may also affect other organs, such as the lymph nodes, skin, spleen, liver, kidneys, and heart. Short-term beryllium exposure may lead to inflammation, reddening or swelling of the lungs, a condition known as Acute Beryllium Disease. If beryllium enters cuts in the skin, non-cancerous ulcerating growths may form. Symptoms of CBD may include the following:
Persistent coughing
Shortness of breath with physical exertion
Fatigue
Chest and joint pain
Blood in the sputum (sputum is saliva, mucus, and other discharges that can be "coughed up" from the respiratory system)
Rapid heart rate
Loss of appetite or anorexia
Weight loss
Fevers and night sweats
Right side heart enlargement
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