>I had sinus/head ache problems starting about six years ago, it got
>progressively worse. I sought help and was told I had a deviated
>septum, so I had a septoplasty operation 18 months ago.  Still my
>sinus
>is often painful. I had been smoking for about 14 years and tried to
>quit about 3 years ago (I am 34 years old), I quit for a total of
>about
>a year (failed) and then I completely quit 18 months ago. I feel
>headaches/muggy headed mostly around/under/behind my left eye less
>so
>on the right. I am frequently tired. Still I have a slight
>wheeze/asthma, I am occasionally coughing mucus and tar, but mostly
>my
>nose and throat are too dry. Occasionally I get a pin prick pain at
>the
>back of my throat on the left. I went back to my GP a number of
>times
>and got some anti biotics, I also went back to the surgeon
>concerning
>the sinuses but he was dismissive saying the operation was a success
>and he would not make any other comment. An accupunturist said my
>pulse
>was weak and I was not getting nutrition from my food and suggested
>exercise and echinacha which I took for a while.  I do not know what
>to
>do other than rest and eat well, I try to get exercise but I do not
>have much stamina and need prolonged rest after any exercise. Approx
>how long (if ever) will I take to recover from these  symptoms?
>Which
>ones are exaserbated by smoking and how long after quiting before
>these
>fade ?
>
>Thanks.