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Has anyone experienced a chronic cough months after completing Bendamustine/Rituximab treatment, and what helped?

This is a really important question to raise. While a chronic cough isn't always listed as a top side effect of this combination, both drugs can affect the lungs and immune system in ways that might contribute Show Full Answer

Has anyone experienced a chronic cough months after completing Bendamustine/Rituximab treatment, and what helped?

This is a really important question to raise. While a chronic cough isn't always listed as a top side effect of this combination, both drugs can affect the lungs and immune system in ways that might contribute to lingering respiratory issues.

Some things worth knowing:

- Bendamustine can cause rare but serious lung-related complications
- Rituximab carries a risk of serious infections, including ones that can affect breathing
- Both drugs can suppress the immune system, making it harder to fight off infections that may cause a cough A persistent cough months after treatment should definitely be discussed with a doctor as soon as possible. It could be related to a lingering infection, lung irritation, or another treatment-related effect that needs proper evaluation.

Other MyLymphomaTeam members have shared similar concerns about post-treatment symptoms — bringing a symptom journal to appointments can really help doctors understand the timeline and severity.

Please don't wait on this one — getting it checked out sooner rather than later is the safest path forward! 💙

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