How to Control Sinus Infections When you are Pregnant

By: vellanie

• Female Health

December 7, 2009

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Sinus infections are a bane to your existence. The constant sneezing and the blocked nasal passage can cause a great degree of discomfort. Sinus infections can also lead to a runny nose and a heavy head. If you are pregnant and have an infection then you must take care and avoid all anti biotic medications as they can be a hindrance to your baby. You must treat this condition naturally in order to prevent any discomfort to your baby.

When you have a sinus infection you will experience a blocked nasal passage and severe congestion. This happens when the mucus gets thick and forms a thick sticky paste that is difficult to eliminate from the body. In order to control the mucus and to make it thin you must drink plenty of liquids.

When you drink water, soups or fruit juice the mucus gets thin and eliminates itself from the body. When you are pregnant it is important that you stay well hydrated and if you have a sinus infection maintaining your hydration levels will help to ease your discomfort. Thus maintaining your hydration levels will have several benefits.

You also need to increase the humidity in the room that you sleep in. This prevents congestion when you sleep at night. Use a humidifier in your bedroom so that the air is moist; this will prevent the mucus from getting thick and causing any sort of congestion.

If you experience congestion during the day then you must take a hot bath. The steam will help to eliminate the mucus from the nasal passage and help you to breathe at ease. In addition to eliminating the mucus from the body the warm bath will also help you to soothe any aching or sore muscles.

If you experience congestion frequently or before you go to bed at night you must use steam inhalation in order to get rid of the thick mucus. Boil a pot of hot water and place your head a few inches above it and cover your head with a towel. The steam will make the mucus thin. Avoid using any oils in the water when you are pregnant as aromatherapy must be avoided during this phase of your life as it may have adverse effects on the baby.

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