A member asked:

If i have rhinitis while pregnant, is it still contagious? like i have a cough stuffy nose and sore throat plus sneezina a lot.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Should not be : Contagious.Sounds more like you are suffering from allergy. Ask your physician what you can take

Answered 5/11/2013

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Depends: If it is viral, yes. Typical cold viruses won't affect the baby although cytomegalovirus can. In the last trimester it is common for a pregnant woman to develop nasal congestion and drainage, rhinitis of pregnancy, caused by placental growth hormone. The symptoms you describe are more allergic.

Answered 9/1/2013

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