PREGNANCY RHINITIS IN TURKISH WOMEN: DO GESTATIONAL WEEK, BMI AND PARITY AFFECT NASAL CONGESTION?

Abstract

Cumulative incidence of pregnancy rhinitis was 38.89%. Nasal congestion was significantly associated with BMI and gestational week. Patients should be informed about unfavorable fetal and maternal outcomes of pregnancy related nasal congestion which is triggered by obesity and excessive weight gain in pregnancy.