Can pregnant women use nasal sprays?

Rhinitis is a common medical problem and there is no cure. All treatments can relieve rhinitis. If a woman develops rhinitis during pregnancy, it is a more complicated situation. Because the symptoms of rhinitis are difficult to bear, and no medication can be used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is very difficult to treat rhinitis at this time. Can pregnant women spray nasal medicine?

It is generally not recommended for pregnant women. Most of the drugs used to treat rhinitis are anti-allergic and hormonal drugs, which can cause great harm to the fetus and are therefore not recommended for pregnant women. Although nasal spray is a local external medication and has less impact on the fetus than oral medications, the risk still exists. Therefore, it is usually not recommended for pregnant women with mild rhinitis to use nasal sprays, while pregnant women with severe rhinitis can use nasal sprays, but they need to pay attention to the drug ingredients in the spray.

What are the precautions for pregnant women to use nasal spray

1. Although there is no clear indication that nasal sprays are prohibited for use by pregnant women, the ingredients in most nasal sprays may contain hormones. If pregnant women use it according to the prescribed method, it is still safe and has little effect on the fetus in the short term (several weeks).

2. If the nasal spray is salt-based, its safety will be much higher than that of ordinary sprays, and pregnant women can use it safely. But sometimes manufacturers may use other chemicals to add to saline or use chemicals as the main ingredient to make sprays, which can be more dangerous. Therefore, pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before using nasal sprays.

3. Pregnant women should try to choose nasal sprays that are mainly made of Chinese herbal ingredients and are not marked as prohibited for pregnant women, as they are safer. Pregnant women with rhinitis can use salt water to wash their nose to relieve discomfort. Although it takes a long time to take effect, it has no side effects and is very suitable for pregnant women.

When pregnant women have symptoms of rhinitis, try not to use medication or nasal sprays for treatment, as this may affect the baby in the belly. If pregnant women want to relieve the symptoms of rhinitis, they can use salt water to clean their noses. I believe this method will have a good effect. Pregnant women should not stay in air-conditioned rooms too often. They can walk outdoors more often and breathe fresh air, which is also a way to recover from rhinitis.