Having a blocked nose in pregnancy is quite common. Many conditions affecting the nasal passages and sinuses are sometimes caused by infection, e.g. common cold, or irritants, e.g. hayfever. Nasal infections are usually self-limiting but the symptoms can be uncomfortable and distressing.Recommended treatment aims to remove excess mucus and to alleviate congestion. Increasing fluid intake can help thin the mucus, steam inhalation may reduce the feeling of congestion and raising the head while sleeping can help to drain excess mucus.
Having a blocked nose in pregnancy is quite common. Many conditions affecting the nasal passages and sinuses are sometimes caused by infection, e.g. common cold, or irritants, e.g. hayfever. Nasal infections are usually self-limiting but the symptoms can be uncomfortable and distressing.
Recommended treatment aims to remove excess mucus and to alleviate congestion. Increasing fluid intake can help thin the mucus, steam inhalation may reduce the feeling of congestion and raising the head while sleeping can help to drain excess mucus.
