** Thanks for contacting with your health concern and since I m unable to examine you directly, following should be your symptomwise approach: 1. . As you are suffering from the sinus problem for the last 4 days [upper respiratory problem thus consultation with an ENT physician is essential. PS. CT scan of the sinuses can help confirm the diagnosis, till then: - steam inhalation to help loosen thick mucus. - regular nasal rinses. - Avoid heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping, smoking, potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food 2. With the history of chronic symptoms of cough/congestion either there is the possibility of seasonal allergy or Acute bronchitis, as such you should see a Chest Specialist for relevant physical examination and investigation like . Hb%, WBC for eosinophilia . X-ray chest for TB, Pneumonia . If other investigations are normal, HIV test [as routine] PS. As a cough is there, thus this is an indication for immediate chest X-ray. ii. The choice of antibiotic will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality, till then - maintain good oral hygiene, rinse your mouth after every meal, avoid smoking, tobacco chewing. - Take mainly soft diet - rice, chapati, or phulka, with nonspicy vegetables. - Avoid fried foods like wada, samosa, dosa, pakodas, papad,namkeen and potato chips, avoid hotel food. . Do not take any cold drinks, cold water, ice cream, chilled food from the refrigerator. . Avoid sour fruits like citrus fruits, grapes, take sweet fruits- bananas, papaya . Steam Inhalation and warm salt water gargles. . Cover the mouth while coughing (using hand or handkerchief) to prevent the spread of infection to other family members.