Stuffy Nose — In Pregnancy [patched]

Stuffy nose during pregnancy? It’s not a cold — it’s 🤧

“Skip the decongestant sprays. Try saline rinse, a humidifier, and sleeping propped up instead.” stuffy nose in pregnancy

👉 Up to 30% of pregnant people get a stuffy nose without being sick. Why? Increased blood flow + hormonal changes (estrogen & progesterone) = swollen nasal passages. Stuffy nose during pregnancy

❌ Decongestant sprays (like Afrin) without OB approval ❌ Oral decongestants (pseudoephedrine) — especially in 1st trimester stuffy nose in pregnancy