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Using oc with norethindrone acetate.have asthma & allergies.experiencing chest tightness, nasal congestion and sore throat since starting med.related?

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Unlikely: You need to call your doctor right now since you appear to be having an exacerbation in your asthma probably triggered by a viral infection. I greatly doubt that it is related to your OC intake.

Answered 1/13/2015

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A member asked:

Using oc with norethindrone acetate.have asthma & allergies.experiencing chest tightness, nasal congestion and sore throat since starting med.related?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

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