What are the methods to relieve rhinitis and nasal congestion in pregnant women?

It is particularly troublesome for women to feel unwell during pregnancy. The medicines that can be taken normally in daily life must be taken into consideration of the health of the fetus in the womb during this pregnancy. The baby is particularly fragile during the development process. In addition to absorbing nutrients from the mother every day, it cannot be exposed to any external stimulation. Therefore, if a pregnant woman has symptoms of rhinitis and nasal congestion, it is best not to take medication privately and go to the hospital to consult a doctor in time. Here are some practical methods to relieve rhinitis and nasal congestion in pregnant women.

1. Saline nasal wash therapy:

In fact, this is the result of making full use of human physiology. It uses appropriate tools to thoroughly flush the nasal cavity, remove allergens, pathogens, inflammatory secretions and other dirt in the nasal cavity, remove the basis for the continued development of rhinitis, eliminate edema of the nasal mucosa, restore the normal physiological function of the nasal cavity, and restore the nasal cavity's own detoxification function, thereby eliminating the symptoms of rhinitis. The advantage of saline nasal wash therapy is that it does not use any drugs, so pregnant women with rhinitis can use it safely. Because it does not use any drugs, the effect is relatively slow to show.

Specific method: Immerse your nostrils in salt water, and inhale the water into your nasal cavity as you inhale, allowing it to fully contact the nasal mucosa. Pause for a while, then exhale the water, and repeat for 1-3 minutes. Be careful to prevent water from entering the trachea.

If your nose is dry, you can drop 1-2 drops of vegetable oil into your nasal cavity to keep it moisturized. This kind of flushing is still helpful for rhinitis.

2. Take a warm bath:

When taking a warm bath, stay in the steamy bathroom for a while.

3. Hot compress nose:

You can soak a towel in hot water and then breathe into it.

4. Maintain a certain humidity in the environment:

Humidify the air with a humidifier or vaporizer and place it near your head while you sleep at night. Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions for your humidifier.

5. Drink more warm water:

Remember to drink plenty of warm water. When you rest at night, raise your head higher.

6. Use appropriate nasal drops:

Pregnant women who experience rhinitis symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose can apply vasoconstrictors topically under the guidance of a doctor, but they should not be used for a long time, generally not more than 3 to 5 days, to avoid drug dependence.

7. Use appropriate anti-inflammatory drugs:

If purulent nasal discharge occurs, certain anti-inflammatory drugs may be used as appropriate, but ototoxic antibiotics such as streptomycin, gentamicin, kanamycin, etc. are prohibited.

8. Keep exercising to enhance your body's resistance:

First of all, avoid various factors that cause the body's resistance to decline, such as excessive fatigue, lack of sleep, cold, etc. This is because when the body's resistance declines, the nasal mucosa's regulatory function is poor and its defense function is low, and viruses will take advantage of the opportunity to invade and cause illness. In addition, jogging in the morning, washing your face with cold water, and taking a walk in the afternoon can enhance your physical fitness, improve your body's tolerance to cold, and improve your body's ability to adapt to adverse conditions.

9. Improve the environment and adjust the diet:

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, change pillows and bedding frequently to avoid the growth of dust and mold, and avoid smoking and being exposed to secondhand smoke or polluted air. During pregnancy, you can 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 drinks.