Why do I sneeze when I'm pregnant?

Everyone sneezes sometimes. Some people sneeze because of nasal discomfort, while others sneeze because of a cold. But why do you sneeze frequently when you are pregnant? Sneezing can be dangerous for pregnant women, and severe sneezing can even lead to miscarriage. But why do pregnant women sneeze? In addition to unreasonable diet, you should also pay attention to whether you have colds or rhinitis and other problems, and seek medical attention in time.

1. Reasons why pregnant women often sneeze

Sneezing due to cold and sneezing due to rhinitis. When people have a cold, sneezing can help clean the bacteria or viruses in the nose. When they have allergic rhinitis, they also sneeze when they are exposed to odors, pollen, cool wind, etc., which can expel allergens from the nasal passages. For pregnant women, in addition to the above reasons, due to changes in hormone levels in the body after pregnancy, estrogen levels increase, causing small blood vessels in the nasal mucosa to dilate, tissue edema, and vigorous glandular secretions, which can also manifest as symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. Since this symptom occurs during pregnancy and resolves on its own after delivery, it is called pregnancy rhinitis.

2. How to prevent sneezing during pregnancy

1. Pay attention to nasal hygiene and actively prevent colds. Wear a mask when going out to keep your mouth and nose warm and moist, reduce the stimulation of dry and cold air, and avoid overly irritating odors. When the indoor air is dry, pregnant women are advised to use a humidifier to replenish the air humidity.

2. Adhere to physical exercise to enhance body resistance. Jogging in the morning, washing your face with cold water, and taking a walk in the afternoon can strengthen your physical fitness and improve your body's tolerance to cold.

3. Improve the environment and adjust your diet to improve and control environmental factors. Pay attention to the hygiene of the working and living environment, open the windows regularly to refresh the indoor air, wash your hair and take a bath frequently, and change pillows and bedding frequently; avoid the growth of dust and mold; avoid keeping pets at home, such as cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, etc.; avoid smoking and being exposed to secondhand smoke or polluted air.

4. Eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, such as green vegetables, tomatoes, oranges, red dates, beans, lean meat, milk, eggs, etc., which can enhance blood vessel elasticity and improve blood flow to the nasal mucosa; try to avoid eating raw and cold foods and drinking various alcoholic beverages.