Question: I have the following symptoms - sinus pressure, post nasal drip, itchy throat, tiredness (eye's tired and itchy), cold feeling/chills (no fever). This has been going on daily but randomly for a year. Ive dealt with sinus issues/infections for over 30 years (i'm 40 now). Ive had years where I didnt get sick hardly at all. For the last 12 months, Ive felt these symptoms almost daily...every day. Ive had stretches of days where i feel good consistently. Maybe a week or two through there that I felt fine. But more than 50% of the time each week I feel this way. Ive seen an allergest (tested with no positive results), my primary doctor, an ear/nose/throat doctor (my sinus's are not bad, no polyps). Ive followed their advice - Ive used a sinus rinse, I'm currently taking my 3rd different allergy nose spray, Ive tried claritin and Zrytec. I've tried so many things and seen so many doctors - I dont know where else to turn or who to see. Its depressing to constantly feel like I have bad allergies or a cold. I'm a very healthy person - I dont smoke or drink. I get 7-8 hours sleep every night. my house is clean. I eat very healthy. I only drink water. Its very frustrating. I was just wondering if you would have any advice or something else I could try or a different doctor I could see? Ive had the sinus issues my whole life - but usually only 3 or so sinus infections per year (id take an antibiotic and it would be gone and id feel fine for 3 or 4 months). But this last year has been brutal. Ive taken zpack probably 5 times. each time it resolved it for about a week then symptoms come back. But they seem random and inconsistent.

I thought it might be some kind of allergy (despite my allergy testing being negative). I have 2 dogs but I dont think its dogs I am allergic too...Ive had dogs in my house for 35 years and Ive had many long stretches (even a year or more) without symptoms. But dust and mites...so basically advice is to exercise, hot baths, changing my bedsheets and pillows twice a week. keeping the house very clean and clear of dust? and continuing to use my nasal spray? I was sure it wasnt anything serious to worry about...I just would like to feel better in general. I take very good care of myself. I eat extremely well, get rest, exercise.

ok thank you very much Doctor!