Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- Pregnancy rhinitis, also called gestational rhinitis, is the inflammation of the nasal lining that causes a blocked or stuffy nose during pregnancy.

Although often overlooked, it affects about 20 to 30 per cent of pregnant women globally.

According to research published on the MDPI, an institute that publishes open-access scientific journals, pregnancy rhinitis occurs in approximately one-fifth of pregnancies and may appear at almost any stage.

It is more frequent in the first trimester and in late pregnancy.

In Nigeria, studies suggest the condition exists but is poorly reported. A study involving 432 pregnant women in Ogbomoso found that 5.8 per cent experienced rhinitis during pregnancy.

Another study of 80 wo...