Symptoms of rhinitis gravidarum

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Also known as vasomotor rhinitis. After a woman is pregnant, the hormone in her body changes. The increase of estrogen level causes hypersensitivity reaction of nasal mucosa, leading to dilation of small blood vessels, tissue edema and exuberant secretion of glands, which can be manifested as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and other symptoms.

Symptoms of rhinitis gravidarum

Gestational rhinitis, also known as vasomotor rhinitis. After a woman is pregnant, the hormone in her body changes. The increase of estrogen level causes hypersensitivity reaction of nasal mucosa, leading to dilation of small blood vessels, tissue edema and exuberant secretion of glands, which can be manifested as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and other symptoms.

Of course, other cases with elevated estrogen, such as puberty, menstrual period, long-term oral hormone contraceptives, hypothyroidism can also induce rhinitis. Statistics show that 20% of pregnant women have the possibility of pregnancy induced rhinitis, especially after 3 months of pregnancy. Once after childbirth, pathogenic factors are eliminated, pregnant women with rhinitis will also be cured, leaving no sequelae.

Once pregnant women have nasal congestion, runny nose and other manifestations, local appropriate use of vasoconstrictors, such as 1% ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine and other nasal drops, but not long-term use, generally not more than 3-5 days, in order to avoid the formation of drug-induced rhinitis.

matters needing attention

Many expectant mothers suffering from rhinitis often wake up at night or switch to mouth breathing due to severe nasal congestion. As a result, their throat is uncomfortable and their lips are dry, which seriously affects their sleep and mood. Some pregnant women will have symptoms of hypoxia due to long-term nasal congestion. In this regard, experts suggest: take a nap can supplement the lack of sleep; Oxygen inhalation can improve the problem of hypoxia.