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A man blows his nose. Sinus infections can cause a runny nose. If your symptoms persist for more than 10 days, consider talking with a healthcare provider.
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5 Reasons You Should Visit a Doctor for a Sinus Infection

Written by Nicole Andonian, MD

Updated on February 25, 2026

By Nicole Andonian, MD • February 25, 2026

A woman uses nasal spray at home
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Astepro vs. Flonase: 6 Differences Between These Allergy Nasal Sprays

Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD

Updated on February 12, 2026

By Christina Aungst, PharmD • February 12, 2026

A person using nasal spray.
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Can Nasal Sprays Treat or Prevent COVID?

Written by Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Updated on December 19, 2025

By Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS • December 19, 2025

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A man blows his nose. Sinus infections can cause a runny nose. If your symptoms persist for more than 10 days, consider talking with a healthcare provider.
trumzz/iStock via Getty Images Plus

5 Reasons You Should Visit a Doctor for a Sinus Infection

Written by Nicole Andonian, MD

Updated on February 25, 2026

By Nicole Andonian, MD • February 25, 2026

A woman uses nasal spray at home
stefanamer/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Astepro vs. Flonase: 6 Differences Between These Allergy Nasal Sprays

Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD

Updated on February 12, 2026

By Christina Aungst, PharmD • February 12, 2026

A person using nasal spray.
Zinkevych/iStock via Getty Images

Can Nasal Sprays Treat or Prevent COVID?

Written by Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

Updated on December 19, 2025

By Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS • December 19, 2025

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