What are you doing for sinuses?

Question

Every single night when I lay down I get awful stuffy sinuses to the point where I can't breathe and it's affecting my sleep. During the day I'm fine. I don't think it's allergies because of this. I don't really know what's causing it actually but I know I need relief. I've been diffusing essential oils to alleviate it and they really don't seem to be helping. Any other great ideas?? Wish I could just pop some sinus meds.

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I'm addicted to nose drops. I went to an ENT and he said there's nothing wrong with it🤣 I can't breathe without them... this pregnancy and the last one! As soon as I deliver I give myself 3 days and no nose drops... and I'm done 🤷‍♀️

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I have horrible sinus problems! I have found that Tylenol sinus helps and is safe while pregnant! I take it every night and every morning and feel better.

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Steam and blowing my nose works for me

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I've suffered from pregnancy rhinitis and it's such a frustrating condition! 
I was using saline spray which literally did nothing for me.  Even struggled to eat and drink because I was so blocked up!
My obstetrician said I could use a mild decongestant (FYI I was 24-25 weeks) and once I had some relief I used a sinus rinse.  (Like the Neti-pot).  It was kinda gross and a weird sensation having the liquid flowing through my sinuses but the amount of green goo that came out was impressive 😂😂

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It's due to our hormones and my doctor said it's only going  to get worse unfortunately. He said you can use most nasal sprays including like the Vicks ones and such that really help to open the nose. Right now I just use a saline spray every other night and some nights I'll take a Benadryl. 
Talk with your doctor about nasal sprays or just go get some saline spray!

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There are some sinus meds that should be fine but i can't remember. 
My main issue is these awful dry boogers that have been forming! What I've been doing is just using a simple saline spray and just try to blow those boogers out until it's clear.  It sucks having to do it every few days but that's all I've been able to do. Sleeping with humidifier might help too.

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