maybe it's a sinus infection, mkac, those things never go away, or they almost do, then they sneak back. and I know i'm an old-fashioned grrrl, but I still like cinnamon orange peel type teas, like Constant Comment. You can even make fake iced tea out of them, use one bag for like 2 - 4 cups of cold water, and it doesn't taste too bad. or else my taste buds are just dead!