Is there anything I can safely take for a blocked nose?

[~Trish~]

I currently have bronchitis and feel absolutely shocking . One of the most annoying things is that I have a really blocked nose. I dread every time I have to swallow because it feels like my ears are about to explode because the air isn't escaping through my nose LOL! My poor customers are having trouble understanding me on the phone too!

So, is there anything I can safely take whilst pregnant to help clear up my nose? I have tried the Fess saline spray and it does absolutely nothing. I am going mental and I just want to be able to breathe properly!

It's horrible being so sick when you're pregnant, you can't take cold & flu tablets and you can't use normal nasal sprays - NOT FAIR!!!!

I'd appreciate any wisdom or suggestions

[Jahzara]

I was going to suggest Saline - but i see that isnt working for you !

Sorry i am of no help but i hope you can breathe properly soon !
Take care

xx

[Arimeh]

Polarmine (sp?) tablets might help

[Heaven]

OMG it's horrible isn't it. No, I didn't find anything I could take And the Fess didn't help me at all either, felt like I was just clogging it up more.
it is the worst!

[~Trish~]

Thanks everyone!

Mel - I might go the the chemist and ask about those tablets. If I can drag myself off the couch and out of the house that is!

SJ - IKWYM about Fess, your nose already feels horrid and then you spray yucky stuff up it for nothing LOL!

[{sarah}]

I used one of those Vicks sniffing thingos. Not the spray one, just the one where you sniff the vicks. Just be careful because pregnancy can give some women sensitive noses & it might sting a bit!

[~Trish~]

Thanks Sarah! I might see if I have one lying around.

I just want to use the nasal spray I used to use when not pg! It worked so well and really quickly.

[Snacks]

What about a vaporiser?
I had the same thing in the 1st tri, and I knew that if it were safe to take a Demazin then I would've been sweet! But alas, it wasn't to be. It is very frustrating, hey.
Are you already having paracetamol? I did find it somewhat helpful in clearing my head a little. (Didn't do much for my nose, but helped me feel not quite as 'fuzzy' in the head.)
Hope you are better soon.

[AnyDream]

Try a hot wet face washer over your forehead, eyes, sinus area and nose - it won't necessarily unblock you but it will help you to feel better.

And don't forget the good old Vicks! And maybe take a day or two off work and just REST!

[~Trish~]

Thanks Snacks! I don't have a vaporiser, but I was in the bathroom a minute ago and was very tempted to run some hot water and put a towel over my head LOL! I just ran out of Panadol, so I should go pick some more up. I definitely have a fuzzy head, it's very embarrassing trying to converse with customers atm .

Thanks for your suggestion Marydean, I used Vicks last night at bedtime. It's so sad, I can't even smell it LOL. I will try a hot face washer once I've dropped DS1 to kinder and put DS2 down for a nap. I'd love to take a couple of days off, but I run my business from home so there is no one else to take calls or help customers. Luckily it's not that busy atm. It's just so embarrasing when I can't add simple things up LOL!

[AnyDream]

You can also take Panadol if you have a fever, it might help with your fuzzy-headedness.