a noun suffix having properly a diminutive force (now lost in many words): islet; tablet; midget; plummet. Compare -ette.
Pregnancy rhinitis is congestion or a stuffy nose during pregnancy. It may feel similar to the nasal congestion you get when you have a cold, but this condition is partly caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy. For example, a higher level of estrogen during pregnancy can cause the lining of the nasal passages to swell, producing more mucus. You also have more blood circulating during pregnancy, which can make the tiny blood vessels inside your nose swell and lead to nasal congestion.
There are 4 basic causes of nasal congestion. 02/11/2011 in article. STRUCTURAL CAUSES. Included in this category are deformities of the nasal septum, the thin cartilage and bone that divide the nose into its two sides. These deformities can be congenital or can be due to an injury at some point in the patientâs life, including during birth.