Caught a bad cold and my nose is completely blocked, cant sleep properly at all. I used to use otrivin drops before but not sure if its safe now in second trimester. Will ask my doc but did anyone use it during pregnancy?
I wouldnt use decongestant sprays randomly in pregnancy. Steam and saline did the job for me both times. For anything stronger like Otrivin, just confirm with your doctor first.
Nasal drops like Otrivin should really only be used if your gynac says okay, they arent automatically safe. There are gentler options like saline drops for a blocked nose. Please dont use it on your own, ask first.
For a blocked nose I used steam inhalation and saline drops which are gentle and safe. I avoided medicated sprays unless the doctor approved. If your congestion is really bad, check with your gynac before using Otrivin.
