A study of rhinitis among pregnant women in Tikrit city

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy rhinitis is a relatively common condition, but it seldom discussed in the natinal literature. it gained importance in recent years, mainly due to the discovery of its association with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea during pregnacy. addotionally  studies  have  shown  its  association  with  gestational hypertension, intrauterine growth retradation and lower apager
scores in neonates.
Objectives
  To identify the rhinitis in pregnant women according to age group
  To determine the various manifestations of rhinitis during pregnancy
Patients and methods:Across sectional study of 45 patients with symptoms of rhinitis during pregnacy  some of them refered from gynecological department and other seen directly in ENT private clinic during five months of study extend from september 2018to feburay 2019.
Results: Half of patients were less than  the age of 34 years, the most frquent symptoms were nasal obstruction(67%) followed by rhinorrhea, sneezing and least reported post nasal drip(20%)
Conclusions:  Rhinitis  during  pregnancy  can  affect  any  pregnant  woman  and symptoms  emerging mostly in the first trimester