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Nasal congestion...help!

Okay, so I have been thinking I have a really bad cold, but I have no other symptoms, just a stuffy nose. It's so stuffy I can't stand it! Does anyone else get stuffy noses? What do you do for it? I read online use Saline spray since there isn't much I can take...any suggestions?!?
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Nasal swelling is common. Humidifiers, lower room temperature, and breathe right strips help. It will clear when the baby comes. It's due to increased blood volume, which can't be prevented.
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Yes, it's pretty common. I have pregnancy rhinitis, it's like having a cold every day! My sinuses have become my enemy, I use a warm mist humidifier at night and use the netti pot a few times a week to clean out my sinuses. Sometimes they are so bad I get headaches. Doctor said it's safe to use claritin or zyrtec but I haven't been taking anything. It's worse for me in the morning, sometimes I would go through a box of tissue but it's gotten a little better in the end of the 2nd trimester.
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I've had the stuffed up nose thing since the beginning and Nothing works. Tried the neti pot it helped for an hour I also wear a breath right to bed it helps sometimes for like an hour to. I've tried everything n nothing seems to work or last. I've never even herd of this as a symptom till thing pregnancy but have herd that the minute u give birth it finally goes away, can't wait for that
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I've been using a neti pot and the amount of snot that came or of my nose today was gross. It is a very awkward feeling when you first start
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Thanks, I tried the saline initially and it did nothing for me! My friend suggested nettie pot, I'll look for that too!
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The dreaded sinus congestion!! My #1 most annoying symptom! I swear from the day of conception to birth, i feel like my face is pregnant too! I used to use only saline for my first 3 pregnancies but found the Neilmed sinus rinse kit and it has been a savior with this one.
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Nasal swelling is common during pregnancy; I also use a humidifier.
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Also try a humidifier at night
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I use Claritin and/ or Tylenol Sinus. They are both safe during pregnancy.
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Saline spray does nothing for me- neti pot works awesome though! Once in the morning, once before bed. Lol, I'm addicted to it now! You can grab them anywhere- Fred Meyer, grocery store, Walmart.....
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