with distilled water can help clear out excess mucus and soothe dry membranes.
A stuffy nose in early pregnancy is often a condition known as . It is estimated to affect between 18% and 42% of pregnant women and is characterized by nasal congestion that lasts for six weeks or more without being caused by an infection or allergies. Why It Happens stuffy nose early pregnancy
| Treatment | Risk Level | Guidance | |-----------|------------|----------| | | Low risk | Thicker than spray; good for dryness. No known harm. | | Oral antihistamines (loratadine, cetirizine) | Low to moderate | Generally considered safe, but first choice is non-drug methods. Avoid first-trimester use unless severe. | | Nasal corticosteroid sprays (e.g., fluticasone) | Low risk | Minimal systemic absorption; often used in pregnancy for chronic rhinitis. Discuss with OB first. | with distilled water can help clear out excess