OHbaby! Forums : Blocked nose... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:56:21 +0000 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:39:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35180 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : Thanks for your responses everyone....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1123610&title=blocked-nose#1123610 Author: Jaune
Subject: 35180
Posted: 11 August 2010 at 10:39am

Thanks for your responses everyone.
Had 1 clear nostril last night so was able to get the best sleep ever (not sure if it really was, but felt pretty good in comparison!). DP wore ear plugs...

Hoping this means I'm coming out the other side. I guess time will tell.
Thanks again!]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:39:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1123610&title=blocked-nose#1123610 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : I also used otrivin when I had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1123162&title=blocked-nose#1123162 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 7:11pm

I also used otrivin when I had a horrid cold and couldn't breathe or sleep because of my blocked nose... like hippymama I only used it for a few days, I figured the benefits of me being able to get some proper rest and get over the cold outweighed the potential, unproven risks to bub. ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:11:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1123162&title=blocked-nose#1123162 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : I was at the dr yesterday with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1123041&title=blocked-nose#1123041 Author: vixgirl
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 4:53pm

I was at the dr yesterday with a sinus infection, the lack of sleep was driving me mad! She gave me an antibiotic and an antihistamine, which apparently was "safer" than a spray, but relieves congestion. I used it last night and had a wonderful sleep...

I hope you get it sorted soon

]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:53:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1123041&title=blocked-nose#1123041 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : My GP has happily prescribed me...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122917&title=blocked-nose#1122917 Author: kebakat
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 3:02pm

My GP has happily prescribed me otrivin while preg, I get sinus infections pretty much at the first sign of a blocked nose. But I only use that as a last resort]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122917&title=blocked-nose#1122917 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : Poor you Mealz! I am just getting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122902&title=blocked-nose#1122902 Author: CJsays
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 2:48pm

Poor you Mealz!
I am just getting over a stuffy nose and I found that having a hot honey and lemon sorted my nose out, I inhaled the steam while hot and drunk it and after 20mins my nostrils would clear just enough to get some air thru.
Otherwise have you tried menthol drops or steam, not sure if we're allowed to do that or not but that was going to be my next option if I got worse!
Hope it works for you ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:48:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122902&title=blocked-nose#1122902 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : HippyMama wrote:Close to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122880&title=blocked-nose#1122880 Author: Jaune
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 2:21pm

Originally posted by HippyMama HippyMama wrote:

Close to the end of my most recent pregnancy, I ended up in the same situation and tried EVERYTHING. None of it worked. In the end, as I was so frazzled from not being able to sleep (due to only being able to breathe through my mouth), I sent my husband out at the earliest possible moment on a Sunday morning to get some Otrivin for me - used it for three days and it did the trick until my symptoms started to subside on their own.


That's how I feel. I wonder how good it is for the baby, me being so frustrated and uncomfortable, not sleeping etc and whether the small potential risks to the baby could be outweighed by the relief I'd feel...
Even if I just used it once to get me (and my partner!) through the night...
...and it would be nice to be able to taste food again!]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:21:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122880&title=blocked-nose#1122880 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : My GP gave me a nasal spray with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122846&title=blocked-nose#1122846 Author: Bobchannz
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 1:56pm

My GP gave me a nasal spray with budesonide (a steriod). It worked wonders with pregnancy congestion (which may be different from the type you are experiencing). I had no trouble with congestion after using this spray. I don't think midwives are able to prescribe this one.]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:56:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122846&title=blocked-nose#1122846 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : The thing with Otrivin spray is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122778&title=blocked-nose#1122778 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 1:13pm

The thing with Otrivin spray is there is some evidence that ephedrine *may* cause an increase in the baby's heartrate when used during pregnancy.

There isn't actually solid evidence that using xylometazoline (the main ingredient) in nasal spray during pregnancy is harmful, but it's not possible to say categorically that its use is safe - so the manufacturer, pharmacies and other care providers need to caution against it to cover their backsides.

Close to the end of my most recent pregnancy, I ended up in the same situation and tried EVERYTHING. None of it worked. In the end, as I was so frazzled from not being able to sleep (due to only being able to breathe through my mouth), I sent my husband out at the earliest possible moment on a Sunday morning to get some Otrivin for me - used it for three days and it did the trick until my symptoms started to subside on their own.]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:13:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122778&title=blocked-nose#1122778 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : Thanks guys. Guess I am going...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122761&title=blocked-nose#1122761 Author: Jaune
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 12:57pm

Thanks guys.
Guess I am going to have to leave the house and head to a pharmacy!]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:57:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122761&title=blocked-nose#1122761 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : Have you tried a nasal rinse....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122752&title=blocked-nose#1122752 Author: kebakat
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 12:52pm

Have you tried a nasal rinse. DH does that. Its a special bottle you get from the chemist and put salt water in it and squirt it up your nose and it clears everything else. ]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:52:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122752&title=blocked-nose#1122752 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : last pregnancy I had that and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122751&title=blocked-nose#1122751 Author: freckle
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 12:51pm

last pregnancy I had that and I talked to the pharmacist and they gave me a nasal spray that I could use in pregnancy... sorry can't remember which one but maybe ask at the pharmacy]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:51:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122751&title=blocked-nose#1122751 <![CDATA[Blocked nose... : I&#039;ve got a cold and have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122744&title=blocked-nose#1122744 Author: Jaune
Subject: 35180
Posted: 10 August 2010 at 12:47pm

I've got a cold and have the worst nasal congestion ever... I can't breathe through my nose at all, hardly slept at all last night and haven't been able to work for 2 days now.
My midwife has said that I can't use a nasal spray such as Otrivin when I'm pregnant, only panadol (which does nothing for my nose). I've used the saline non-medicated nasal spray but that doesn't seem to make any difference either.

Just wondered if anyone had any tips or ideas to relieve this? It's starting to get uncomfortable and it's just driving me crazy.]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:47:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35180&PID=1122744&title=blocked-nose#1122744