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Nasal congestion during pregnancy
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[Causes of nasal congestion in pregnancy
The congestion of the nose during pregnancy is due to the fact that every cell of the woman's body adapts to this new condition. Breathing is very difficult.
During pregnancy, the uninterrupted supply of oxygen to the body is especially important. But, unfortunately, an allergy or bacterial rhinitis can prevent it. Coryza and allergic reactions in pregnant women are more common because of decreased immunity during pregnancy.
Also, under the influence of female sex hormones, you may have frequent nasal bleeding. Everything will pass after childbirth. Usually, nasal congestion and bleeding from it begin to bother the pregnant woman in the third trimester, but may also on earlier terms.
Severe nasal congestion in pregnancy
Severe nasal congestion during pregnancy is a fairly common complaint of expectant mothers. A cold or infection, like all people, can cause a cold. In this case, there is a discharge of green thick pus from the nose and a sore throat. To overcome this condition, it is necessary to water the nose with saline solution.
If the cause of the common cold is an allergy, you need to eliminate the factor that causes it. The doctor may also prescribe you antihistamines approved during pregnancy. Do not use any vasoconstrictive drops such as Nazol!
To avoid nasal congestion during pregnancy, do not get in contact with the smoke, and clean up using household chemical products for other members of the family.
Massage: first, press on the bridge of the nose, then massage the area between the nose and lips.
Right nasal clamp, squeeze through the left, inhale, through the mouth - exhale. Do the same with the other nostril.
Remember that lack of oxygen can cause a delay in the development of the child, so you can not ignore the strong stuffiness of the nose.
Constant nasal congestion in pregnancy
Constant nasal congestion during pregnancy is caused by the so-called common cold of pregnant women. Try to use Fleming's ointment for its treatment. Put cotton swabs into the nasal passages for 15 minutes. The composition of the ointment includes safe for pregnant women components: calendula, esculus, menthol. Contraindication for the use of the ointment can only be an allergy to its components.
You can use nasal drops for newborns, for example, Tizin xylococcus. It narrows the vessels of the nasal mucosa. Indications: viral, bacterial, allergic rhinitis of pregnant women, sinusitis, sinusitis. Bury 2-3 drops of the drug 3 times a day. Possible reactive hyperemia of the mucosa, increased fatigue, headache, tachycardia. Tysin Xylo not prescribed for pregnant women with cardiovascular disease.
Nasal congestion as a sign of pregnancy
Nasal congestion in early pregnancy is one of its symptoms, like toxemia, sensitivity to smells and tenderness in the chest. This is due to the intensive hormonal restructuring of the woman's body. Also you can start snoring - this is also an early sign of pregnancy. Can disturb sneezing and watering. Pay attention to the taste of metal in the mouth, bloating and heartburn.
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Treatment of nasal congestion in pregnancy
Nasal congestion during pregnancy is well treated with Aquamaris on the basis of sea salt. It does not narrow the vessels of the placenta, like Nafitizin. Aquamaris does not contain any chemistry.
It is especially good to use Aquamaris spray for irrigation of all parts of the nose. Aquamaris helps to eliminate inflammation and increases local immunity. The drug is used 4-6 times a day, making two injections in each nostril. Aquamaris has no side effects, except possible allergic reactions.
It is useful to dig in the nose with sea-buckthorn oil, peach butter, carrot juice.
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Prevention of nasal congestion during pregnancy
Nasal congestion during pregnancy can be caused not only by hormonal reorganization, but also by bacteria and viruses. So in autumn and winter, going to the clinic for an examination, wear a mask. Wash your hands with bacterial soap or use antibacterial napkins where there is no opportunity to wash your hands. After a walk or a routine check in the clinic, rinse the nasal cavity. Ask your doctor to prescribe vitamins for pregnant women. Ventilate the apartment and pay attention to what humidity is in your house.
Nasal congestion during pregnancy should not cause you special anxiety, unless it is accompanied by other signs of ARVI, but nevertheless, it is necessary to restore breathing with the help of means for newborns and alternative methods, so that the child in no case suffered from oxygen starvation.