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Up to 30% of pregnant women experience nasal congestion without any underlying infection or allergy. The good news? It’s usually harmless. The frustrating news? It can last for weeks or even until delivery.

If you’re pregnant and feel like you can’t breathe through your nose—especially at night—you’re not alone. While you might assume you have a cold or allergies, there’s a very common condition called pregnancy rhinitis . stuffy nose pregnancy

| Symptom | Pregnancy Rhinitis | Common Cold | Allergies | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (often worse at night) | Yes | Yes | | Runny nose | Clear, thin mucus | Thick, yellow/green later | Clear, watery | | Sneezing | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Fever | No | Sometimes | No | | Sore throat | No (except from mouth breathing) | Often | No | | Itchy eyes/nose | No | No | Yes | | Duration | 6+ weeks (often entire pregnancy) | 7-10 days | As long as exposed to allergen | Up to 30% of pregnant women experience nasal