Second Trimester: Pregnancy Rhinitis
During the second trimester (weeks 13-26), women may experience:
Pregnancy rhinitis is (i.e., not a cold, flu, or allergy). It begins during pregnancy and resolves within 2 weeks after delivery. pregnancy rhinitis second trimester
Women experiencing pregnancy rhinitis in the second trimester may exhibit the following symptoms: During the second trimester (weeks 13-26), women may
| Treatment | Safety in 2nd trimester | |-----------|--------------------------| | | Likely safe | | Budesonide (Rhinocort) | Preferred steroid; minimal systemic absorption | | Fluticasone (Flonase) | Generally accepted; less data than budesonide | | Oxymetazoline (Afrin) | Only 1–3 days max – risk of rebound congestion and possible uterine vasoconstriction with prolonged use | | Oral antihistamines (loratadine, cetirizine) | Only if underlying allergies – not effective for pure pregnancy rhinitis | During the second trimester (weeks 13-26)