Pregnancy is a wonderful time to expect a baby. Enjoyment of this happy period of life is sometimes overshadowed by illness, because a woman’s immunity is weakened while carrying a child.
Thus, difficulty breathing and a runny nose are symptoms that pose a danger not only to the expectant mother, but also to the baby. Less oxygen enters the blood, which can lead to chronic fetal hypoxia.
In this case, it is necessary to start treatment as early as possible. Rinsing the nose with sea water during pregnancy is one of the most effective and safest methods of treating a runny nose and nasal congestion.
In what cases does nasal rinsing help in pregnant women?
Difficulty breathing during pregnancy can be a consequence of various reasons: hormonal changes, an allergic reaction of the body, viral or bacterial infection. More detailed information is presented in the table.
| Type of runny nose | Causes | Symptoms | Treatment |
| Vasomotor rhinitis or “rhinitis of pregnancy” | Changes in immunity and hormonal levels affect vascular permeability and provoke swelling of the mucous membrane | Sudden nasal congestion, thin clear discharge, sneezing and itching in the nasal cavity | It is not dangerous, but it cannot be treated; you can only relieve the symptoms by rinsing your nose with sea water. |
| Allergic rhinitis | Increased sensitivity of the body to certain substances (allergens): dust, flowering plants, cigarette smoke, food, animal hair, etc. | Difficulty in nasal breathing, liquid discharge, sneezing, itching or burning in the nasal cavity, redness and pain in the eyes, rashes on the face and body | Detection and elimination of the allergen, taking antiallergic drugs (prescribed by a qualified specialist), ventilation and humidification of the air in the room, saline solution for rinsing the nose for pregnant women eliminates congestion and cleanses the nasal cavity of allergens |
| Viral rhinitis | Bacterial or viral infection | Nasal congestion, cough, sneezing, sore and sore throat, fever, runny nose | Rinsing the nose of pregnant women at home will alleviate the condition and eliminate some symptoms. To prescribe a treatment regimen, you must consult a therapist |
For preventive purposes, nasal rinsing is also recommended. This procedure reduces swelling of the nasal mucosa, increases capillary tone, and enhances the protective properties of the nasal mucosa.
Rinsing the nose for pregnant women with a runny nose and nasal congestion is only part of the therapy aimed at eliminating symptoms. For complete treatment, it is necessary to determine the factors that provoked the malaise. Even if you yourself have established the cause of a runny nose and nasal congestion, we do not recommend self-medication - during pregnancy, many drugs are prohibited, as they can harm the health and development of the child.
Different types of rhinitis are treated differently. Therefore, be sure to seek help from a qualified specialist who will clarify the diagnosis and prescribe the correct safe treatment.
Aqua Maris price, where to buy
The price of Aquamaris spray is usually from 250 to 300 rubles.
The cost of nasal drops is approximately 130 rubles for 10 ml. How much does it cost to buy nasal drops for infants in Kharkov? The price of Aquamaris drops for newborns is about 40 UAH.
The cost of the throat remedy is 230 rubles. for 30 ml of the drug.
A product for caring for the skin of the lips and around the nose for children and adults costs 150-165 rubles for a 10-gram tube.
The price of Aquamaris children's spray is 279 rubles, 50 milliliters.
The price of a device for rinsing the nose with sea salt (in a sachet) is 270-290 rubles.
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The danger of a runny nose and prolonged nasal congestion for the health of a pregnant woman
In medicine, a runny nose is called rhinitis. This is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa with the release of mucus from the nasal passages. Most often, the cause of a runny nose is the entry of viruses, bacteria or allergens into the body. However, sometimes we do not pay attention to nasal discharge, following the popular saying: “If a runny nose is treated, it will go away in seven days, and if not treated, then in a week.” But this principle of action, or rather inaction, can lead to complications.
With rhinitis, the nose is stuffy, which acts as a filter. Thanks to the cilia located in the nasal cavity, purified air enters the lungs. In addition, oxygen passing through the sinuses becomes warm and moist, which facilitates the process of gas exchange. When the nose is stuffy, a person breathes through the mouth, which does not provide thermoregulatory, moisturizing, and cleansing functions. Dry cold air containing harmful particles enters the body. Thus, a runny nose can lead to a variety of infectious diseases, as well as sinusitis and otitis media, which require complex and more complex treatment.
In pregnant women, a prolonged runny nose can lead to oxygen starvation of the fetus - hypoxia, which negatively affects its health and development. The consequences of hypoxia can be either minor or very serious. If oxygen starvation appears in the early stages, there is a high probability of developing abnormalities. In the later stages, there is a lag in the size of the fetus from the norms characteristic of a certain stage of pregnancy, as well as damage to the central nervous system.
Therefore, it is important not to delay the treatment of colds, especially while expecting a child. Use sea water to rinse your nose more often during pregnancy.
Analogues of Aquamaris
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Eucasept
Pinosol
Otrivin Baby
Physiometer
Morenasal
Evamenol
Salin
Aqua Maris Strong
Sinuforte
AquaMaster
Euphorbium Compositum Nazentropfen S
Delufen
Marimer
Isofra
Cinnabsin
No-salt moisturizing, Marimer, Physiomer, Aquamax, Salin, Aqualor , Dolphin .
Some analogues of Aquamaris are cheaper than the original.
The closest analogues of Aquamaris for children are Septoaqua for children , Morenazal , Aqualor Baby spray , Otrivin Baby .
Aqualor or Aquamaris - which is better?
In fact, both drugs contain the same release form and active ingredient. According to reports on forums, Aqualor is more popular due to its low cost. Many people prefer the attachment on Aqualor .
The benefits of sea water for the treatment and prevention of runny nose
Sea water has a similar composition to our body fluids. Rinsing the nose with solutions based on sea salt does not cause any discomfort. Sea water contains a whole range of useful microelements: sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and others. Due to its rich natural composition, this solution has a number of advantages:
- physical cleaning of the nasal surface from bacteria, viruses and allergens (minimizing allergies);
- natural antiseptic – the negative manifestation of the inflammatory process is reduced, the spread of infection is prevented;
- stimulation of blood circulation - blood flow optimizes the functioning of cells that provide a protective function;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- rapid healing of damaged mucous membrane;
- strengthening local immunity.
A saline solution for rinsing the nose for pregnant women is the main effective way to combat colds and runny nose at home.
Preparations for rinsing the nose for pregnant women
For the nasal rinsing procedure, various preparations are used: saline solution, a salt mixture made independently, and ready-made solutions based on sea water purchased at the pharmacy. Let's take a closer look at each option and evaluate their disadvantages and advantages.
- The saline solution consists of distilled water and sodium chloride (salt). There are no beneficial minerals in this mixture - only salt and water. Therefore, saline solution has a less pronounced therapeutic effect on the nasal mucosa than a solution based on sea salt.
- Some people make a saline solution for rinsing the nose for pregnant women at home by mixing table salt and water. Such mixtures may not bring the desired result, or may worsen the situation if the ratios are incorrectly selected. At home, it is difficult to verify the exact proportion. It is also difficult to ensure the sterility of a self-prepared mixture.
- A solution based on sea water, for example, the safe and proven drug Sialor® Aqua. This product is a sterile isotonic solution of sea water in the form of a Bufus® release with a closing function. Bufus is a sealed polymer container filled with a drug. Sialor® Aqua drops are safe, so they can be used not only by adults, but also by children from birth.
Nasal rinsing during pregnancy involves instilling 2-3 drops of Sialor® Aqua into the nasal cavity no more than 6 times a day. Microelements of sea water have an anti-inflammatory and restorative effect, increase the resistance of the mucous membrane to allergens, bacteria and viruses, and help cleanse the nasal cavity.
Release form
Aqua Maris, Aquamaris Plus and Sens are produced in 30 ml bottles with a special sprayer, one bottle in a cardboard pack.
Children's Aquamaris has a special nozzle so as not to damage the child's nose, and is sold in the same packaging.
The preparation for cleansing the ear cavity also has a special attachment.
Aquamaris drops are sold in bottles of 10 ml, one bottle per package.
The throat spray has a nozzle that is convenient for irrigating the nasopharynx; the bottle capacity is 30 ml.
Aquamaris Oto – 100 mg bottle.
All of the above dosage forms are colorless liquids with a slightly perceptible salty taste.
Ointment for external use is sold in tubes of 10 grams, one tube in a cardboard package. The ointment is white, with a specific odor.
Nasal rinsing schedule
In what cases and with what frequency should pregnant women wash their nose?
| Disease | Flushing schedule |
| As a preventive measure | 2-3 times a week |
| Inflammatory disease | 4 times a day for one to two weeks |
| For chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract | Constantly carrying out the procedure 4-5 times a day every day |
A pregnant woman who cares about her well-being and the health of her unborn baby needs to know that rinsing the nasal cavity is an effective measure for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. This procedure does not threaten the health and development of the child, and effectively helps the expectant mother get rid of nasal congestion and runny nose. Sialor® Aqua sea water copes well with these tasks, and the ergonomic packaging in the form of buffets makes its use simple and convenient, wherever you are.
