"Viral infections are often treated with rest, time and symptomatic treatment such as saline rinses and Flonase, while bacterial sinus infections are treated with antibiotics," Dr. Ahmed explains.

Afrin may be a better option if you need quick, temporary relief for severe nasal congestion that does not require long-term use (such as from a cold or sinus infection). Flonase may be the more ...

The common cold and sinusitis share many of the same symptoms ... Nasal corticosteroids such as fluticasone (Flonase) or mometasone (Nasonex) also may help reduce nasal swelling.