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Stuffy nose during pregnancy
I am 20 weeks pregnant and I have nodal congestion. In one side of nose . I feel stuffy . How can I get relieved from Nosa congestion .
I am frightened as I feel like not breathing enough due to this
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Steam inhalation 4 to 5 times a day is the best solution
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Steam inhalation with Karvol plus eucalyptus oil capsule three times a day for three days
Next Steps
Do deep breathing exercises
Health Tips
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses
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Dr. Jay Desai
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Pathanamthitta
Hello there
It's normal to stuffy nose in pregnancy as
U can take steam inhalation 3 times a day!
Natural remedies like ginger, tulsi, turmeric milk can be tried.
It helps to relieve it
Also have luke warm water to drink.
Next Steps
consult your GYNAECOLOGIST in person if no relief of the symptoms after home remedies.
can occasionally use nasal spray.
but don't get used to it
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