Because pregnancy limits medication options, start with these non-pharmaceutical strategies:
When nasal congestion occurs during pregnancy without any signs of an allergy or viral infection, the condition is clinically known as . What Causes Stuffiness in Pregnancy? stuffiness in pregnancy
| Remedy | How it helps | |--------|---------------| | | Moisturizes dry nasal passages, especially at night. | | Saline nasal spray or rinse (e.g., NeilMed, simply saline) | Flushes out mucus and allergens; completely safe to use multiple times/day. | | Elevate your head while sleeping | Use an extra pillow or wedge to reduce nighttime congestion. | | Warm compress over sinuses | Soothes pressure and promotes drainage. | | Hydration (water, herbal tea) | Thins mucus so it drains more easily. | | Steam inhalation (bowl of hot water + towel, or hot shower) | Loosens mucus instantly. | | | Saline nasal spray or rinse (e