If you’re blowing your nose for the 50th time today or sleeping with your mouth open, I see you. Here’s the lowdown on why this happens and how to get some relief—safely.
Nasal congestion, also known as nasal stuffiness or rhinitis, is a common complaint among pregnant women. This condition can cause significant discomfort, affecting a woman's quality of life and overall well-being. In this paper, we review the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for nasal congestion during pregnancy. We also discuss the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, contributing to nasal congestion, and the available treatment options.
It can be tricky to tell the difference, but here are a few clues:
Hey mamas-to-be! 👋
If you have green/yellow mucus, facial pain, or a fever—that’s not pregnancy rhinitis; that’s an infection.
It’s not a cold! Increased blood flow and pregnancy hormones (estrogen and progesterone) cause the mucous membranes in your nose to swell. Up to 30% of pregnant women deal with this, especially in the second and third trimesters.
If you’re blowing your nose for the 50th time today or sleeping with your mouth open, I see you. Here’s the lowdown on why this happens and how to get some relief—safely.
Nasal congestion, also known as nasal stuffiness or rhinitis, is a common complaint among pregnant women. This condition can cause significant discomfort, affecting a woman's quality of life and overall well-being. In this paper, we review the causes, symptoms, and management strategies for nasal congestion during pregnancy. We also discuss the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, contributing to nasal congestion, and the available treatment options.
It can be tricky to tell the difference, but here are a few clues:
Hey mamas-to-be! 👋
If you have green/yellow mucus, facial pain, or a fever—that’s not pregnancy rhinitis; that’s an infection.
It’s not a cold! Increased blood flow and pregnancy hormones (estrogen and progesterone) cause the mucous membranes in your nose to swell. Up to 30% of pregnant women deal with this, especially in the second and third trimesters.