The flavor of these supplements can be varied by adding fruit flavorings or other items. It usually occurs 6 to 18 months after treatment. Symptoms include a dry cough, shortness of breath, and low-grade fever. There are usually no long-term side effects from this type of pneumonitis. See Late Effects for additional information.
Nausea can occur one to two hours after treatment and can last four hours or more.
Nausea and vomiting occur most often after the first treatment. There is a tendency for the nausea to be persistent but less intense as treatment progresses. Some patients have less nausea and vomiting if they do not eat for several hours before treatment. For others the reaction may be the same whether they have eaten or not. For some people certain smells or odors can cause nausea.