Has anyone experienced pneumonitis as a side effect of Keytruda? I have been quite wheezy with a dry cough after a camping/rowing trip, where I was pretty active and in the outdoors all the time. I was seen by my GP who has prescribed me antibiotics for a a possible chest infection.
Had a chest x ray this morning, before geting my 4th infusion of Keytruda. Doctor said it looked ok but to be wary of worsening of chest symptoms as it may develop into pneumonitis. This will involve steroids and suspensding treatment until it has improved.
Has anyone else had pneumonitis? How bad do you feel with it?
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