Persisting sinus and lung issues

I've had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for a few months now (2 under my jaw). The nodes swell up and down quite often. This has been accompanied by a "full and burning" sensation in my sinuses and throat. Sometimes it feels like a lump in my throat when I swallow, and sometimes accompanied by a bitter taste.

I have also been very anxious so my doctor had focused more on my anxiety as an explanation for my breathing issues. However, blood tests were done and they detected a bacterial infection. This might mean that I had a bacterial infection for quite a long time that went without treatment.

I have thus far completed 3 different courses of antibiotics for this and it seems like my symptoms might just be getting worse - moving from my sinuses to chest pains and pressure when breathing.

I have since also lost my sense of taste and I have inflammation in my chest wall that is painful and tender to the touch. My breasts also feel like they're burning inside sometimes. In fact, overall my upper chest just seems to be in permanent discomfort and pain. We did also do a chest x ray and the doctor said it was clear of any cancer or anything.

I am exhausted all the time, perhaps due to my immune system trying to fight off whatever this is.

Is it normal for an infection to persist this long and for no treatments to work on said infection? I also woke up this morning with dark circles around my eyes that look like bruising.

They believe it to be sinusitis turning into bronchitis, but nothing seems to work. I am obviously really scared about how my health seems to be declining due to whatever is happening to me. My thoughts keep spiraling and of course I get really anxiety and worry that something more serious might be going on.

I would appreciate any advice.

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