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DO YOU HAVE
ALLERGIES OR A
SINUS INFECTION?

 

 

 

Learn the differences between allergy and sinus infection symptoms.

From the first sniffle, you may be wondering: Is my runny nose and sinus pressure a sinus infection, or do I have allergies? Though it’s easy to confuse allergies with sinusitis because they can both cause similar nasal symptoms, each is a distinctly different condition with its own treatments. You should consult your doctor if you have signs of a sinus infection.


What's the difference?
Venn diagram comparing allergies and sinus infections

*All symptoms are not indicated for Astepro. Astepro is indicated for itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, and congestion.
**A sinus infection is not a disease state that can be treated with an over-the-counter medication

The length of time symptoms may be present can vary, too. Seasonal and year-round allergies can last as long as allergens remain present. Acute sinusitis generally lasts fewer than four weeks and chronic sinusitis can last three months or longer.


HOW TO TREAT ALLERGIES

Consider using an antihistamine nasal spray like Astepro® Allergy to help relieve your nasal allergy symptoms. What sets Astepro® apart? Astepro® starts working in 30 minutes, unlike other allergy sprays.* Plus, it’s now available over the counter!

*Applies to first dose only

HOW TO TREAT SINUS INFECTIONS

If you think you may have a sinus infection make sure to see a physician for a diagnosis or treatment options.

*Sinusitis/sinus infection can be a severe condition. There is no OTC treatment approved for sinusitis/sinus infection.

REFERENCES

  1. “Is It Sinusitis or Allergies?” WebMD. March 2022. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinusitis-or-allergies.
  2. “Sinus Infection.” The American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. October 2020. Accessed October 10, 2021. https://acaai.org/allergies/types/sinus-infection.
  3. Bishop S. “Pay Close Attention to Symptoms to Determine if Cause Is Sinus Infection or Allergies.” Mayo Clinic. April 2013. Accessed October 2021. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pay-close-attention-to-symptoms-to-determine-if-cause-is-sinus-infection-or-allergies/.

GET RELIEF FROM NASAL ALLERGY SYMPTOMS

Astepro® Allergy is a first-of-its-kind, steroid-free allergy nasal spray that provides fast-acting, 24-hour relief of nasal congestion, and other allergy symptoms such as sneezing and itchy, runny nose. Unlike other allergy sprays, Astepro starts to work in 30 minutes.* Pick it up at your local retailer or buy it now.
*Applies to first dose only

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