: Drinking plenty of water helps thin out mucus, making it easier to clear.
| Symptom | Pregnancy Rhinitis | Cold/Flu/COVID | |---------|--------------------|----------------| | Onset | Gradual, persistent | Sudden (1-3 days) | | Duration | Weeks to months | 5-10 days | | Fever | Never | Often | | Body aches | No | Yes (especially flu/COVID) | | Sore throat | Rare (from post-nasal drip) | Common | | Fatigue | Mild to moderate | Often severe | congestion when pregnant
Remember: The same hormones that are growing your baby are also swelling your nose. It’s an annoying side effect of a miraculous process. : Drinking plenty of water helps thin out