Barbara I am so sory you ae so sick, I can't believe they would not help you, there are many things to have helped you there.

Until you can get to the doctor, try a 4 oz water and half tsp of salt for a garggle that may clear some of the drainage. Long term if the alergies are a problem they have protable home flters. They clean the air in your home of allergens and air particles.

Katie is complaining of the gunk in her throat but she can swollow, she does not have the sore throat.
You could be getting strep throat or tonsilitis and hey never even looked!
There is a cold formula that I ehard of people using, I think it comes in a Q-Tip also the zink products. But if you need to get another perscripton, it is double cost to go out and get those.

Did you try running the shower on hot for steam and sit on the lid of the toilet? Maybe some of the stuff you use as a pain rub, for the emnthol to help clear the tubes up?

Feel better soon,
Di