Finished with a 10-day course of antibiotics, better than when I started but still not back at 100% where I can taste all my food. New things I've tried: a variety of herbal teas. More saline solutions. Sinusurf added to my neti pot. A non-addictive nasal spray featuring chili peppers. Breathe Right nose strips. These last three items seem to help the most, actually.
I am continuing with acupuncture, a variety of herbal, medicinal teas, and the homeopathic nasal sprays. I'm hoping it will all come together and work soon. I am better than I was, that's my only comfort.