Rhinitis of pregnancy.

摘要: Nasal stuffiness as a consequence of pregnancy has been accepted distinct pathologic entity for years. Although estrogen can produce nasal mucosal edema through cholinergic action, other factors may also cause or influence congestion associated with pregnancy. These include allergy, infection, stress, and rebound rhinitis. A survey 66 randomly selected pregnant women near term 16 treated "rhinitis pregnancy" suggests that rhinitis solely attributable to not exist primary entity. Suggestions further study this problem are offered.