question: Hi...I have had a cold for well over a week, no cough no fever, just nasal congestion, sneezing nose running like a faucet at first, now less congestion but sinus rinse still showing white, blood tinged mucus. Also, very stiff neck and shoulders. I was treated for resp. allergies for 5 years (shots) but last year was re-tested and showed only reaction to sycamore and cedar, none of which have much presence here so we agreed to stop. I m 73 almost 74 and generally healthy. Is this just a new cold virus or do you think my allergies are coming back?