Nasal sprays are contraindicated for pregnant women

Pregnant women who use nasal sprays to treat colds and hay fever, risking more than others to give birth to a child with birth defects. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from Boston University.

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Experts from the United States strongly recommend that women in the position that faced with hay fever or a cold, avoid the use of phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine, are part of some   nasal sprays . These substances are "punched" laid down their noses, saving man from the cold, but they also increase the risk of birth of a baby   birth defects   digestive tract, heart and ear.

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"Significant birth defects   affect not more than 2% -3% of all births, so they are quite rare - says study author Dr. Allen Mitchell. - We found a link between Nasal Spray   and defects, usually occurs in less than 1 out of every 1 000 live births. Sometimes intervention is needed to correct them surgeons, but they are not classified as life-threatening. "

Meanwhile, a cold spray against women is widely used, and many pregnant women just do not fully understand the consequences of their use. Their findings, scientists have made by examining the records of children with birth defects who were born between 1993 and 2010. Nurse talking with their mothers. It was found that defects do not cause chromosomal disorders.

Mom told what medications they take during pregnancy and two months prior to conception. Acceptance of phenylephrine in the first trimester increases the risk of birth defects in the atrial and ventricular walls of the child is 8 times. Using phenylpropanolamine 8 times increased risk of a defect of the ears and stomach. (READ MORE)

Pregnancy and Gynecology

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