July 2015 Moms

Stuffy nose

I'm 10 1/2 weeks pregnant and have a horrible stuffy nose. Any recommendations on what will help?

Re: Stuffy nose

  • Try a neti pot! It's disgusting but it really helped clear out my nasal passageways.
  • My neti pot has been a lifesaver with my sinus issues, otherwise saline nasal spray is helpful too.

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  • Thanks so much for the support! I will give it a try tomorrow.
  • Menthol cough drops helped me a bunch, also...neti pot. I know its practically impossible when your nose is super stuffed but keep trying.
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  • My nose has been stuffy and I've been sneezing since about week 6...I am terrified of the NetiPot because the one time I tried it I was a little too vigorous and I took out my nose ring....and let's just say it was unpleasant and painful all around. Benadryl helps at night when it's bad enough to warrant it though.


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  • Is Benadryl safe to take? Is there a certain type that is recommended?
  • I've been trying to manage my current sinus infection drug free. I have chronic sinus infections and my favorite non-neti pot remedy is to simply lay warm compresses across my forehead and nose/cheeks (locations of sinuses and turbinates). If you don't already have a reusable compress and don't want a wet face, fill a clean white sock with a cup of uncooked rice, tie closed, and microwave for 1 minute. Sounds crazy and low tech, but does help with congestion if you're not keen on OTC or RX meds.
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  • A few other things I've found helpful are my humidifier will a few drops of eucalyptus oil and a put a spoonful of Vicks vapor rub in a scentsy warmer. If I can breathe, then I can sleep! :-)
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  • The honest company has an awesome vapor rub type ointment that is organic and chemical free so safe for pregnancy. I love it. I keep it in my purse and sniff it when needed or rub a little under my nose. I teach middle schoolers and sometimes all I smell if their unpleasant smell after pe. I use it so I don't have to smell them either and the lavender oil can help stave off what little morning sickness I have had. I have been blessed in that for sure.
  • @chiawombat
    it does give you a little of the "water up the nose feeling" but it's not terrible, you get little packets to mix into warm water that make a saline solution.  That way it doesn't burn like pool water, ocean water or even just plain water.  I like using it sometimes but it's tough if you're really congested as it won't flow very easily.
    +1 to the warm compress though, it's supposed to work wonders
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