What to do if you have a stuffy nose during pregnancy

Many women are troubled if they have health problems after pregnancy, because they are very cautious when taking medication during pregnancy, and it is quite troublesome when they feel unwell at the earliest. Of course, some women may experience nasal congestion due to decreased immunity after pregnancy. The specific treatment measures should be determined based on the severity of the nasal congestion. So what should you do if you have a stuffy nose during pregnancy?

1. Pregnant women with colds and nasal congestion can massage the Bitong point or the Yingxiang point. In this case, the cold symptoms will be relieved in a week. You can also use a warm towel to apply heat to your nose to relieve nasal congestion symptoms. Drink more water, eat more fruits, get enough rest, and avoid overwork. In addition, pregnant women with colds and nasal congestion can drink chicken soup. Chicken soup can relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose during colds, and it is effective in clearing respiratory viruses. Maintain the temperature and humidity of the indoor air. A certain humidity can relieve nasal congestion.

2. A stuffy nose may be caused by a cold. During pregnancy, the body's immune function will change, and it is very susceptible to bacterial infection. It has nothing to do with the gender of the fetus. There is no scientific basis for saying that the baby is a boy if the nose is stuffy during pregnancy. It is recommended that you pay more attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep, drink more boiled water, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

3. Once a pregnant woman develops nasal congestion, runny nose, etc., vasoconstrictors can be applied locally appropriately, such as rhinitis water and other nasal clearing solutions. This is best used when rhinitis is in the mildest state. If a person's overall mental state is poor due to nasal congestion, he or she can use nasal patches to relieve this phenomenon, because they contain cooling substances such as mint, which can have a refreshing and ventilating effect. Another possibility is that it is because of the traditional Chinese concept that pregnant women should not stay in ventilated places for a long time. Many people keep their doors and windows closed at home, so their noses cannot breathe in fresh air, which leads to nasal sensitivity or even nasal congestion. Therefore, it is recommended to do a good job of room ventilation.