Rhinitis, which is prone to recurrent attacks and difficult to cure, is a common disease that causes great suffering to patients. However, rhinitis during pregnancy not only affects the normal life of pregnant women, but also causes certain damage to fetal development. Therefore, it needs to be taken seriously and treated in a timely manner. So, how to treat rhinitis in pregnant women?
Pregnant women with rhinitis should first maintain nasal patency. After suffering from rhinitis, symptoms such as nasal congestion, headache, and mouth breathing may occur, and in severe cases, it may even affect sleep quality. Due to the special physical condition during pregnancy, medication is not possible. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women use milder and safer methods such as applying a hot towel to the nose or washing the nose with salt water to keep the nasal cavity unobstructed while also effectively reducing inflammation and relieving symptoms.
Secondly, it is necessary to improve the living environment in a timely manner. The increase in estrogen levels during pregnancy can make the nasal mucosa more sensitive and dry. After being stimulated by microorganisms such as dust and bacteria, it can trigger frequent symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. Therefore, humidifiers can be placed indoors, windows should be opened regularly for ventilation, and the living environment should be kept clean and the air should be moist. At the same time, increasing water intake can also effectively improve rhinitis.
In addition, if some pregnant women suffer from rhinitis before pregnancy or have severe symptoms during pregnancy, it may affect fetal development or cause symptoms such as miscarriage and premature birth. Therefore, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner and actively treat with suitable drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
