How to get rid of nasal congestion during pregnancy?

Question

My nose is blocked every night and I wake up with dry mouth. I dont have a proper cold, just congestion since pregnancy started. What helped you breathe better at night?

Vijaya Iyer · Answer

Haan mujhe bhi bahut hua tha na. Garam paani ki bhaap lo, aur thoda paani zyada piyo. Koi bhi tablet apne mann se mat lena, doctor se hi poochna.

Falguni Ruia · Answer

I used to take steam twice a day and keep my head raised on an extra pillow at night, it helped me breathe better. Stay hydrated too. But if you get fever or sinus pain, then see a doctor.

Anika Das · Answer

Stuffy nose in pregnancy is so common, hormones do it. Steam inhalation and a saline nasal spray helped me a lot, both are safe. Dont take any cold medicine on your own though, check with doctor first.

Dakshina Tanwar · Answer

Steam was my best friend during pregnancy, my mother told me to add nothing fancy just plain hot water vapour. Worked well. For anything stronger like drops, please ask your gynac.

Kanika Chowdary · Answer

Steam lo na, helps a lot. Avoid random medicines.

Gayatri Mahajan · Answer

This pregnancy rhinitis thing is real, my app explained it. Saline drops, humidifier in the room and steam are the safe go to. I avoided all decongestant tablets unless doctor cleared them.