Terrible blocked nose during pregnancy

Hi Mimi! I suffered from serious blocked/ stuffy in my first trimester and couldn’t breath when sleeping at night or when in aircon malls/ places too. It got to the point where I could only breathe through my mouth and had dry, cracked lips. It was only after I consulted my gynae and he gave me prescription to get nasal spray from the pharmacy (Watsons/ Guardian) then I could breathe better. Do note that the spray contains some steroid but it’s perfectly safe for pregnant women. I took the nasal spray according to gynae’s instructions thereafter changed to alternate days only as gynae said it is best to continue till pregnancy ends. Also would suggest you hire deep cleaning professionals to clean up the dust mites in your house. Especially the bed and pillows as my condition totally resolved after we had our mattress “deep cleansed”/ rid of dust mites.

Pregnancy rhinitis is congestion or a stuffy nose that starts during pregnancy, lasts for at least six weeks, and isn't linked to an infection or allergies. It tends to get worse later on in pregnancy, and it goes away on its own within two weeks of delivery. Pregnancy rhinitis is sometimes confused with the cold, flu, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or COVID-19, although these conditions usually cause other symptoms like fever or itchy eyes and nose. There are many effective treatment options, like using a humidifier and exercising regularly. https://sg.theasianparent.com/pregnant-with-cold-symptoms There is an article that has relevant content on the same issue.

I was diagnosed with pregnancy rhinitis since 25 weeks! Been having runny nose, stuffed nose, cold symptoms and cough from post-nasal drip especially at night. I try to cope by sleeping sitting up or taking Zyrtec when it becomes unbearable. My gynae approves me taking Zyrtec for my symptoms and it seems to help! I only take 5ml dose and the liquid one that’s meant for children. Also, can ask hubby to apply Vicks on chest, back, nose & throat before sleep. 😊

Hi mummy!! I do!! Im at 24 weeks now! As i do have asthma, my gynae told me to take flu vaccine and whooping cough vaccine. So after i took my flu vaccine first, my blocked-stuffy nose literally gone. Now waiting for the right time for me to take the whooping cough vaccine.☺️☺️☺️ u should consult ur gynae on this mummy! ❤️❤️

Buy the “Breathe Right” stickers for your nose. It helps open up the nostrils and was a great help for me. Effect is instant , don’t have to spend much. And certainly don’t have to resort to pills

I try to live thru it. This phrase will pass. During these times, I will stack 2 pillows to slp, else I can't breathe. Whnen I reach 3rd tri, its gone.

Hope you are feeling better. I experienced this and use vicks at night as a relief.