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Nose breathing during pregnancy
While waiting for a child, the entire body of a woman is rebuilt and begins to work in a completely different way. A swollen and stuffy nose during pregnancy can also be the result of restructuring, and besides, it can no longer be treated with the usual methods.
Why doesn’t my nose breathe during pregnancy?
The expectant mother is faced with a number of problems: swelling of the nasal mucosa, difficulty breathing, bleeding, and even a change in the shape of the nose. Most often, the reason lies in a sharp change in the hormonal background of a woman.
Nasal congestion during pregnancy causes discomfort
A “runny nose” of pregnant women is the result of increased levels of hormones that increase blood flow. Active circulation leads to swelling of the mucous membranes, frequent bleeding and difficulty breathing. For the same reason, the gums of the expectant mother may also bleed.
Usually, a hormonal rhinitis does not require special treatment and completely disappears after childbirth, but if it has become completely impossible to breathe through your nose, you should consult your doctor. Perhaps the reason is not hormones, and the runny nose is allergic or inflammatory.
What to do if your nose is not breathing during pregnancy?
Expectant mothers cannot treat their nose in the usual ways and independently prescribe vasoconstrictor drugs for themselves. Careless use of such drops leads to an increase in pressure, which is dangerous for both the woman and the baby’s development. It is possible to bury 1-2 drops only in exceptional cases, for example, to facilitate breathing at night.
If you experience nasal congestion during pregnancy, follow these guidelines:
- buy a humidifier and ventilate the room you are in more often;
- rinse your nose with a solution of sea salt 2-3 times a day, dissolving 1 tsp. salt in 0,5 l of water;
- do inhalations with the addition of essential oils of mint, eucalyptus or juniper;
- lubricate the nasal mucosa with peach or apricot cosmetic oil to eliminate dryness and relieve swelling;
- rinse your nose with a strong decoction of chamomile, sage and other medicinal herbs.
If you have frequent nosebleeds, consult your doctor, and if there are no contraindications, start taking vitamin C regularly.
If traditional methods of treatment do not help get rid of congestion, the causes of excessive swelling of the mucous membrane should be found out from the treating doctor. Only he will be able to choose therapy, adequately assessing the condition of a pregnant woman.