I am quite a bit older than you and I developed an ear infection just over the past four days. I waited for 2 days, had the doctor check and nothing looked abnormal. Yesterday, it was so bad I couldn't touch my ear or the side of my face. Doctor checked again the the ear was infected. Got antibiotics, took Sudafed and Flonase. Seems to be improving. It sounds like you went into either sinusitis, bronchitis, and an ear infection. Might be worthwhile to see a Doctor and get something to help, especially if you have exams. May clear you in 24-48 hours.