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These are a godsend for third-trimester sleep. They physically pull your nasal passages open from the outside. They are drug-free, safe, and effective. Don't buy the generic cheap ones; get the extra-strength "tan" ones if you have a wide nose.

So, what can you do? Welcome to the world of mechanical and natural relief.

It sounds counterintuitive, but drinking more water thins out the mucus. If you are dehydrated, your mucus becomes sticky and glue-like. Aim for a gallon a day (or as close as you can get while running to the bathroom every 20 minutes).