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6 weeks pregnant and can't breathe out of nose.... i'm not sick and this started when i got pregnant what can i do?

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Common: Pregnancy often makes the nasal passages congested due to increase in blood flow in the nose. This causes congestion. Sometimes a salt water nasal spray can help.

Answered 3/6/2013

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A member asked:

6 weeks pregnant and can't breathe out of nose.... i'm not sick and this started when i got pregnant what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Jones answered

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