Chronic infection, swollen lymph nodes

[Shines]

Some 34 years ago I had my tonsils removed. They took a nose and a throat swab. I was told I had a "chronic infection". I am 48 years old and have great difficulty in shaking off a cold or flu. It always starts with a sore throat then blocked nose followed by cough etc. I can never get rid of it unless I resort to antibiotics.The cough I end up with is quite distressing and I often bring up stomach contents by coughing so much.
I have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck under my chin. They have been swollen for many years. My nose runs every time I eat ( when I am well too). I had a parathyroid gland removed about 25 years ago. I also have some reflux.
Are any of these things related and is there anything I can do to be healthier? Many Thanks

[National Jewish]

It is possible that some of these symptoms may be related  or they may be independent symptoms.  There are individuals with immune system problems that are more prone to infections.  The drainage is called vasomotor rhinitis and is probably not related to any of the other issues.  It is also possible that you have a chronic sinus inflammation that gets recurrently infected.  I would speak to your physician about all of these symptoms to see if a more in depth evaluation is needed.

[rightsideblocked]

Hey buddy, are your cough's productive? If so, you almost definitely need surgery. Had the same cough as you. I'm still having sinus infections, but not with the cough after surgery. Its almost definitely caused by nasal polyps that make the infections difficult to kill.