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.
Nasal congestion commonly causes pain and tenderness in your face, teeth, behind your cheek bones and in your forehead. A stuffy nose can cause pressure to build up throughout the head and a condition called postnasal drip, in which mucus drips down the back of your throat. Most sinus pressure is the worst in the morning and typically gets better throughout the day. Nasal congestion is a common symptom of a food allergy.