Hello. I have suffered with sinus trouble for about 7 years now. I can remember when it started. I had a really nasty cold - the worst I've ever had - and 6 weeks after, both my ears were heavily blocked. In the past 3 years, I have had a sore throat and blocked, uncomfortable ears virtually every month, as well as congestion. I don't get colds anymore, but almost monthly sinus trouble and 2-3 sinus infections a year. I finished a course of antibiotics yesterday only to come down with the very same start to every bout of sinus trouble I have: sore throat, blocked ears, sneezing and fatigue. I'm not getting anywhere with my surgery as despite this being a chronic problem, they tell me 2-3 infections a year isn't enough to be referred to an ENT specialist. I take Avamys daily and steam when the pressure is bad, but I simply can't unblock my ears.