1 in 5 pregnant women gets a stuffy nose during pregnancy, and it clears up after delivery!
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Pregnancy brings unexpected changes, and sinus-like symptoms are common. From congestion to sneezing, let’s uncover the connection between sinusitis and pregnancy rhinitis.
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Surprisingly, one of the stuides shows - 20%–40% of women experience rhinitis early in life, and for 10%–30%, it worsens during pregnancy.
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It includes- nasal congestion, a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, nasal swelling, postnasal drip, loss of smell (anosmia), and difficulty sleeping due to nighttime congestion.
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Pregnancy rhinitis may feel like sinusitis, but it’s hormone-driven, not caused by infection. However, prolonged nasal congestion can trigger sinus infections if not managed.
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Hormones like estrogen widen nasal blood vessels and increase mucus production, causing stuffiness. Unlike sinusitis, there’s no bacteria or virus involved.
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Stay hydrated, use a humidifier, and elevate your head while sleeping to ease congestion.
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