Generally speaking, nasal congestion in late pregnancy may be caused by changes in hormone levels, edema of the nasal mucosa, viral colds, etc., and can be relieved through physical and medication.
1. Hormone level changes: mainly consider the excessive secretion of estrogen in late pregnancy, which may cause vasodilatation, resulting in swelling of the nasal mucosa and nasal congestion. Generally, you can use a hot towel to apply warm compresses to the nasal congestion area under the guidance of the doctor, and you can also use warm steam to fumigate the nasal congestion area.
2. Upper respiratory tract infection: Upper respiratory tract infection may occur in late pregnancy, causing nasal mucous membrane edema, increased nasal discharge, causing nasal congestion. When the symptoms are mild, they can be relieved by nasal rinsing, drinking plenty of warm water, hot compresses, massage, etc. If the symptoms are serious, you can consider the use of drugs such as honeysuckle granules and panax notoginseng granules under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.
In addition, allergies, nasal polyps, etc. may also cause nasal congestion in late pregnancy, need to go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment. It is generally not recommended to use drugs at will during pregnancy, and the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid adverse effects on the fetus.