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.
Conditions that cause chronic congestion of the nose may contribute to sleep apnea. Nasal congestion is also a common symptom that occurs in individuals with a deviated septum. This is a condition in which the bone and cartilage in the center of the nose is crooked or off center. This results in breathing difficulty.n such cases, the congestion is likely to subside within a week. Other causes of nasal congestion include allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps or vasomotor rhinitis. Pregnant women may also experience congestion of the nose due to hormonal changes taking place in the body.