What should I do if I have rhinitis during pregnancy?

For pregnant women, one in five people are prone to rhinitis in the first three months of pregnancy. Some symptoms of rhinitis often disappear after delivery, but it is during these times of pregnancy that pregnant women feel very uncomfortable. The following are relief methods.

1. Pay attention to nasal hygiene and actively prevent colds. It is very important to protect your nose. During the cold seasons of autumn and winter or during the cold epidemic, try to avoid going to public places, wear a mask when going out, keep your mouth and nose warm and moist, and reduce the stimulation of dry and cold air; when the indoor air is dry, pregnant women are advised to use a humidifier to replenish the air humidity; avoid overly irritating odors, such as mosquito coils, burning incense, paint, detergents, etc.; for indoor air polluted, you can use white vinegar fumigation to disinfect the air. In addition, we should actively prevent colds. After catching a cold, we can take ginger and brown sugar water as soon as possible to expel the "cold evil" and reduce the chance of illness.

2. Adhere to physical exercise to enhance body 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.

3. 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 drinking various alcoholic beverages.