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Sniffling through allergy season
If you get regular allergy shots to keep seasonal sniffling and sneezing at bay, you should tell your doctor or allergist when you become pregnant. Some allergy injections pose the risk (albeit small) of premature labor.
Experts recommend decreasing or eliminating allergy treatment during pregnancy, and warn against starting allergy therapy during pregnancy.
Relieving nasal congestion Allergy and immunology specialists Month 5: Halfway there Allina Pregnancy Care
Source: Tori Kropp, RN, member, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, California Nurses Association
First published: 05/09/2000
Last updated: 10/14/2007
Reviewed by: Michael Slama, MD, Allina Medical Clinic-Coon Rapids Women's Health
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