Nasal congestion during pregnancy has been reported as a common symptom encountered in clinical practice due to lower respiratory tract infections. Other common clinical syndromes include rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, and upper respiratory tract viral infections. Nasal congestion has been reported in about 65% of women at some point during their pregnancy period. It has been noted that allergic rhinitis is the most common cause of nasal congestion during pregnancy, which occurs in about 18-30% of women, respectively.
1 Nasal congestion may result in snoring, which may pose a significant negative impact on both mother and fetus. It can lead to maternal hypertension, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth retardation, and lower Apgar scores. In addition, nasal congestion in pregnant women could lead to mouth breathing, which can result in dry mouth, less production of saliva, and less protection…
