Hi @kariulrich , sorry your sick. I have been fighting ear infection and congestion as well. No fun and I know if your like me, which sounds like you are, we get sick longer and harder..... Anyway, what I found helpful for the congestion is a nettie pot. Not sure if that is correct spelling. There are the little salt packets you pour into the container (whichever you choose. there is a squirt bottle, teapot like one) Sorry you probably already know this. I do this a bunch of times a day, and that really helps my congestion. I used to get sinus infections all the time, now hardly ever. Another thing is eucalyptus oil or something like that. forgot the exact term right now, but pour a little in the shower and that really helps open things up. They used to sell these big tablets you could put on floor of shower, very similar effect I loved them. Can't find them anymore...I thought they were awesome. Also humidifier. I am sure you know all this stuff already and of course REST and Fluids....I know I definitely don't drink enough and that is important. You should maybe keep a water bottle that tells you the ounces so you can make sure you drink a certain amount. (I should practice what I preach Ha Ha). I find it difficult sometimes because sometimes drinking water hurts my stomach. Do you find that as well? Of course maybe a bone broth soup. If you have like a chicken broth you can scramble an egg and slowly drip it into the broth as it is boiling and you get egg drop soup. It is good and you will get some protein. Well if I can think of anything else I will let you know. Good luck. You have helped me with such good advice and guidance, I wish I had something better here to help you.....please let me know how you are doing....
Oh one more thing, the hot boiling water and you put your head over it with a towel...does help...Feel better soon
Jill