amazingclick,
As recommended by tehuti in her comment, your best course of action is
to be tested for allergies by your doctor. Allergies can trigger a
low-grade infection, stemming from allergic sinusitis and nasal
problems. Remember that obnoxious commercial a few years back about
“post-nasal drip”? Well, post-nasal drip does exist, and the constant
“drip” from your sinuses, possibly triggered by allergies, can cause a
low-grade infection.
You mention that you work out daily. Do you notice that your symptoms
are worse after exercise? Asthma, even a mild form, can be triggered
by exercise in some people. However, it has been found that exercise
is beneficial to folks with pulmonary problems as it gives your lungs
a health workout too!
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1997/03mar/storms.htm
Clearing your home from allergens is a good start. Common allergens
are molds and mildews, (Molds can also be found in houseplant dirt and
mildew can be prevalent in the bathroom.), animal dander, dust and its
accompanying mites, and seasonal pollens.Keeping carpets well vacuumed
, or even removing your carpets can help.
The medicines you are taking seem not to be working. Perhaps you could
discuss this with your provider and have them changed to something
that works better for you. Flonase is a prescription nasal spray that
is effective for many folks. It must be used regularly and
consistently for it to work properly. It may take a week or two of use
for results to be seen. There are many effective oral antihistamines,
decongestants and bronchodilators available today for your symptoms.
Discussing this with your physician will enable she or he to determine
the best regimen for your symptoms.
Other causes of your lingering symptoms could be one of several
possible viruses, which are not helped by antibiotics. Suspect viruses
would be rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, RSV, parainfluenza viruses,
adenoviruses, influenza A virus, and influenza B virus. Valley Fever
is common in the southwest.
Have you had your ears and teeth checked lately? Infections in ears
and teeth can harbor and maintain an ongoing infection elsewhere in
the body.
One last thought—your doctor can order a bacterial culture (and
sensitivities) to determine if an infection is present. The
“sensitivity” portion will find the best antibiotic for your
particular germ (if present, of course). Viral cultures may be taken
at the same time, or later, if a bacterial infection is not detected.
PFTs (Pulmonary Function Tests) may assist your doctor treating your
symptoms also.
http://www.annals.org/issues/v134n6/pdf/200103200-00014.pdf
http://www.librainitiative.com/en/sv/sc/li_sv_sc_ri.html
http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/519.html
Again, your doctor is your best source for a cure.
Good Health to you,
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