In either case, you are experience symptoms that at best make you feel congested and tired and at their worst can lead to serious respiratory problems like asthma and pneumonia. If you know what you are allergic to, the simplest solution is to try to avoid the allergens that are making you sick.

Since it isn't always possible or even practical to avoid all potential allergens, you might talk to your doctor about taking medication for treatment. He will be able to explain to you the potential risks of taking various antihistamines or other medications. The risks are greatest during the first trimester when a fetus' vital organs are developing. It's important to weigh the risk to the baby against the benefits of treating systems. The more severe your symptoms are, the more likely you will require treatment during pregnancy.

Pregnant women who suffer from asthma in addition to their allergies have a greater risk of experience problems from untreated allergy symptoms. Asthma attacks can lead to a decrease in the mother's oxygen supply which can be dangerous to the fetus. Also, asthma allergy sufferers are more susceptible to respiratory infections and pneumonia, both of which can lead to additional complications and require even stronger treatment.

So what can you as an allergy sufferer to best protect yourself and your baby during pregnancy? The safest approach is a natural one: purification and humidification of the air you breathe. Like discussed earlier, it is not always practical or possible to avoid all potential allergens, especially for those who suffer from indoor allergies. Indoor allergens some from a variety of sources: dust mites, pet hair and dander, mold and mildew, pollens, and so forth.

Even when you get rid of your pets and keep a very clean house, it is impossible for you on your own to keep the air free from all possible allergens. By using a high-quality air purifier and humidifier you can greatly increase the quality of indoor air. The best air purifiers on the market can eliminate up to 99.99% of airborne contaminants, leaving you to breathe healthy, clean air.

Using a humidifier as well as an air purifier will help combat the ill effects of dry air and lung irritation by adding moisture back to the air in your home. This is especially important in colder winter months when the indoor air needs to be heated, which causes it to loose most of the moisture it contained.

Using a humidifier and air purifier is very effective and completely safe for treating allergies and asthma during pregnancy. Not only are there no side effects, the benefits from clean, comfortable air will be felt long after your baby is born. You and your entire family will suffer less from asthma, allergies, frequent coughs and colds, headaches, fatigue, congestion, dry sinuses, and nosebleeds. The money that will be saved on medical treatments and prescriptions will more than compensate for the initial cost and routine maintenance of a high-quality humidifier and purifier.

The safest decision you can make as a pregnant mother for the health of yourself and your baby is to treat your allergies naturally before resorting to medications that have the risk of harmful side effects. But as always, consult your doctor before stopping or starting any medication, whether you are pregnant or not.