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I'm current 12 weeks pregnant and experiencing severe nasal congestion, no home remedies have worked, i used iliadin once which worked very well but have seen conflicting articles online about whether it is safe during pregnancy or not ?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Pregnant Nose Conges: Please check with your obstetrician for safest options for you.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/30/2019

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