Which of the following are less severe Pulmozyme side effects?

• A. Severe difficulty breathing
• B. Changes in voice, sore throat, rash, laryngitis, conjunctivitis, red irritated or inflamed eyes, nasal congestion or discharge
• C. Nasal congestion or discharge
• D. Headache and fever

Answer: (B)

Pulmozyme tends to cause milder, local reactions rather than widespread, life-threatening effects. The most common mild side effects are things like changes in voice, sore throat, irritation or redness in the eyes, a rash, and nasal symptoms such as congestion or discharge. These occur because the inhaled medication interacts with the surfaces of the airways and eyes. They’re usually temporary and manageable without stopping treatment.

Severe difficulty breathing signals a serious reaction and requires immediate medical attention, so that option isn’t considered a mild side effect. While nasal congestion or discharge can be a mild reaction on its own, the broader list of throat, voice, eye, skin, and nasal symptoms described in the broader option more accurately captures the typical mild side effects associated with Pulmozyme.