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Seems to me you have allergies. I would book an appointment with an allergist and have them test you. You can get allergy shots which can make a big difference. (And it will help you get over a fear of needles if you have one.)
Have you tried actual decongestants, i.e. pseudoephedrine? When I have sinus congestion it's the only thing that makes a difference.
I understand you're trying the things that have come to mind, but your post is kind of funny to me. "I seem to have allergies. I've tried bloodletting, trepanning, nightshade, and drinking my own urine. I've considered drinking alcohol, but I understand it's dangerous to do it every day. Is there anything else I should try?"
Perhaps, hence anti-histamines and a chat with a pharmacist being my next step, but I don't have any other allergy symptoms at all.
I can see the funny side but all those things do work, just not enough. Yeah onions and chillies are funny (Dr Shrek will see you now) but you can't deny they have an immediate effect on anyone's nose and throat.
I've tried pseudoephedrine and it had little effect beyond making my hands and feet cold and leaving me feeling like I'd had one too many espressos. That might have been worth it if it also felt like a crisp Arctic wind blowing through my face but sadly not, it's more like about 25% of the positive effect of paracetamol.
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