Is nose block sign of pregnancy?

Question

My nose has been blocked for days but i have no cold or fever, weird na. Period is also slightly late so my mind is going everywhere. Can a stuffy nose actually be an early pregnancy thing?

Amrapali Chaturvedi · Answer

At my parents' house, my mom used to give me warm steam whenever my nose got blocked. It is very common in pregnancy due to increased blood flow.

Shraddha Pandya · Answer

Yes, pregnancy rhinitis is a real thing! 👃 I spent my nights snorting steam instead of sleeping, it is totally normal due to hormones.

Anika Parmar · Answer

I had a blocked nose along with severe morning sickness, it was so exhausting. Taking warm steam and using a saline nasal spray really helped me breathe.

Geetika Narang · Answer

Yes, even during my IVF pregnancy, I had a blocked nose in the early weeks. It is quite common, so please don't worry, dear.

Kamakshi Thakur · Answer

Nasal congestion is common due to high estrogen levels swelling the nasal passages. But it's best to ask your doctor before using any medicated nasal sprays.

Hemlata Apte · Answer

I had this throughout my pregnancy and even in the hospital during recovery. It usually goes away on its own after the baby is born.

Kasturi Oswal · Answer

Yes, totally! 🤧 It's super common and called pregnancy rhinitis. Just take some steam and you'll feel better!