How do I unblock my sinuses while pregnant?

Run a humidifier at night to keep your nasal passage clear and thin mucus. Sleep with more than one pillow to elevate your head. This stops mucus from accumulating in your sinuses at night. Use steam to help loosen the mucus.

Is it normal to have blocked nose during pregnancy?

Pregnancy rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nose. This causes nasal congestion. Increased blood flow to the nasal passages and enlargement of the nasal veins also play a role. Symptoms occur during pregnancy.

Does pregnancy rhinitis go away?

While pregnancy rhinitis can occur at any time during pregnancy, it is most common during the first trimester. Symptoms may last for at least 6 weeks, but the good news is they usually disappear within 2 weeks after your baby’s birth.

How do you clear a blocked nose?

Home Treatments

Use a humidifier or vaporizer.
Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water.
Drink lots of fluids.
Use a nasal saline spray.
Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe.
Place a warm, wet towel on your face.
Prop yourself up.
Avoid chlorinated pools.

Is steaming safe during pregnancy?

There’s little research on using saunas, jacuzzis, hot tubs and steam rooms during pregnancy. But it’s advisable to avoid them because of the risks of overheating, dehydration and fainting. You’re likely to feel warmer than normal during pregnancy.

What can a pregnant woman take for mucus?

Two major cough medication ingredients—dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant) and guaifenesin (an expectorant, which means it loosens up thick mucus)—both appear to be safe during pregnancy, although both have been tested in relatively few studies.