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.
Causes include: 1  Irritating or breaking to the lining of the nose. 2  Injuring the nasal tissue, which occurs more easily when nasal structure is not normal or the passages are inflamed due to a cold or allergies. 3  Having very dry nasal tissue.  Picking or bumping the 1  nose. Forcefully blowing or rubbing the nose.