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Stuffy nose at nighttime
Added: 123 days ago.
Added by: riknlee
Section: Pregnancy.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


Can anyone offer any advice on what to do about my nighttime blocked nose? When I am tired, I fall asleep but the first time I need to get up for the toilet, I go back to bed with a blocked nose then find it hard to breathe, meaning I stay awake for ages - blowing doesnt do anything, I cant shift it. Has this bothered anyone else and kept them awake at night? I sleep with fresh air coming in. Please help......

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mrscolegrove - 122 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) humidifier and saline nasal spray works for me

brandi j. - 122 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) A humidifier may help, also sleeping one two or more pillows instead of one, if this is uncomfortable, try propping up the head of your bed for the time being.

Melanie07 - 122 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I had the same problem. Hormones make your sinuses swell. You can try using a humidifier. Also, if you are past 12 weeks you can take plain Claritin or Benedryl. I would try the humidifier first. Drug free is best. I went drug free as long as I could. I ended up having to take Claritin. It has to be the plain Claritin. Definitely get the humidifier.

Mommyof2boys - 122 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I would take a warm LONG shower and breathe the steam in, afterwards blow your nose and you can use a air purifire to help and the warm shower will help you sleep.

Debra - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) Its your hormones and increased blood volume. This causes your mucous membranes to swell (the soft tissue inside your nose and mouth). The swelling will block your nose- more likely to occur at night. This is also why pregnant women's nose and gums tend to bleed more as well. The humidifier might help- or the breathe right strips. I would avoid medications- even vicks which is made with petroleum (a white gas product). For a natural decongestant- check out www.mother-earth.ca and their herbal rosemary rub decongestant. We've been using their products with our son and the decongestant has done wonders to help with several colds this winter- and most recently croup this week.

Shellybela - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) Breathe Right Strips seem to be working for me...along with Grandma's remedy...Vicks Vapor Rub..well when I can tolerate the smell. LOL

MelissaJoanne - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) It happens to me too. I use a humidifier in my bedroom right next to my bed, and that really helps me with the stuffy nose. If I don't use it I get really blocked up. As long as I have the humidifier going, my sinuses clear up enough that I can sleep. I'd really recommend it, as it is safer and probably works better than medication-type options.

gr8scottswife - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) Your doctor can prescribe some safe medication for this. It is likely due to allergies, and when that happens to me, nothing but medicine works. It's the pits. So far this season, I have been able to breathe, although the sneezing has increased over this past week.

kristan - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I feel your pain. I end up sleeping with my mouth wide open, snoring and drooling. :)

skittles0607 - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I hated when my nose was stuffed up. I used Vix Vapor Rub, I elevated my pillows alittle more so my head wsa alittle bit higher and I also kept a glass of water next to my bed. I used the water because my mouth was so dry from breathing thru it. Hope you find something that works.

lizzie287 - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I've had a constant stuffy nose since day 1 of this pregnancy, accompanied by nose bleeds. What seems to be helping me is having a humidifier in the bedroom and using saline nasal spray throughout the day.

lady26 - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) saline drops should help

christina1984 - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) i wake up every morning. those snore strips actually work tho. i stopped using them cuz i have sensitive skin and it was leaving a huge red mark on my nose. my doc says afrin nose spray is ok to use

jessicadanielle82 - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I've had sinus problems for the last three years, so you can imagine how much worse it got once I got prenant. I'm now 19 weeks along, & can't go a single night without a breath-rite on my nose. If you still wake up a little stuffed, you should be able to blow out anything that's now plugging you up, as the strip should reduce the swelling. GOOD LUCK!!!

monica9 - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I constantly have a stuffed nose no matter what I do. they say to use non medicated saline mist but that doesnt help too much. you can try breath rite strips on your nose but I have been bad and spraying my nose with medicated spray only once before i go to bed but it helps me get through the night. my doc didnt seem concerned when i told her.

ashleyandcaleb - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I wonder if a humidifier could help you,it might.?im not exactly sure if they are for the nasal issues.i'd try it.plus it'll be good to have one around anyways for the baby.good luck:)

LMO - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) saline drops or breathe right strips work wonders

niki - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) Saline drops helped my daughter - you can also give them to adults.... may help.

jaydsmom - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I agree with baby3onway, breathe right strips, but you can also use a saline nasal spray. It just keeps everything moist and makes it easier to breathe.

michaela - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) put a few drops of eucalyptus oils on a tissue near your pillow or a few drops on your bed sheets, always works for me. Hope this helps.xx

Helly - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I don't know if you get the brand Brauer (I'm assuming you're in the US) but they have a sinus relief formula that is homeopathic and totally safe for pregnancy. It comes in either an oral spray or tablets, and is excellent for clearing the blocked stuffys! Also remember to minimise your intake of those common allergens like dairy and wheat etc. When we're pregnant I find that because our immune systems have to allow us to maintain a baby without seeing it as a parasite, sometimes ther things are compromised. Like our sinuses! So just take it easy on the cloggy, mucousy stuff. Hugs!

Baby3OnWay - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I get that too and its bad when i first get up in the morning too. I asked the Dr and pharmasist and I got a non-medicated nasal spry that moistens and clears the nose, and at night I started to use these strips (drug FREE) called Breathe Right. Relieves nasal congestion, reduces snoring too!! haha you can get them for different skin types as well and you just put the thin clear strip over your nose.. works GREAT!!!

RandiLee - 123 days ago Rating: 5 (1 votes) I feel your pain!! I really wish I knew what would help it. Mine is also extremely itchy...I can't stand it. It makes it soo hard to get to sleep.