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For information on how to stop smoking, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. They have information on smoking cessation programs in your local area.
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They also have free information on the treatment and diagnosis of various cancers. The American Lung Association has programs to help you stop smoking. For information, call them at 1-800-LUNG-USA. They can also direct you to doctors that treat lung diseases.
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Exposure to Beryllium
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration'spermissible exposure limit (PEL) for beryllium exposure is 0.002 mg/cubic meter (2µg/m3) averaged over 8 hrs.
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However, because NIOSH believes that beryllium is a potential workplace cancer causing agent, it recommends the lowest possible exposure. The NIOSH recommended exposure limit (REL) is 0.0005 mg/cubic meter (.5µg/m3) for beryllium.
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Other Sources of Information
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The National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine in Denver, Colorado does research on chronic beryllium disease.
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Their toll free number provides information about lung diseases. If you have questions about chronic beryllium disease or lungcancer, call them at 1-800-222-LUNG.
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For more information on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, call The National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER.
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If you, your doctor, or members of your family have any questions, or would like a copy of the technical reports, call NIOSH at 1-800-356-4674.
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For Your Doctor
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This sheet contains technical information for your doctor.
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Introduction
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted two retrospective cohort mortality studies, a workplace study of employees exposed to beryllium compounds and a registry study of patients who had beryllium disease.
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Your patient was a subject of the workplace study. He was employed by a beryllium manufacturer in the past and may continue to be exposed to beryllium. Your patient can provide you with information about his exposure history.
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