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Send us a text Wondering whether to focus on treating Long COVID symptoms or finding the “root cause”? In this episode, Dr. Zeest Khan explains why chasing a cure can lead to false promises and wasted time—and why treating your most pressing symptoms is the fastest, safest way to improve quality of life. Learn how building small wins creates positive momentum, reduces hypervigilance, and empowers you to collaborate effectively with your doctors. Join the Community at longcovidmd.com Support t...

Send us a text This week we're sharing an episode from the archive, Dr Khan's appearance on the medical podcast "Taking Healthcare By Storm." Dr Zeest Khan tells Dr Jean Storm about her long COVID journey and the lessons she’s learned as both a physician and a patient. They discuss peer support, medical uncertainty, and why claiming your own story can transform the way you navigate chronic illness. A candid, empowering conversation. Subscribe to the newsletter at LongCovidMD.com Support...

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Send us a text Dr Khan interviews Dr. Julia Moore-Vogel, Scripps Researcher and lead scientist of the new study using tirzepatide to treat Long COVID. The study is called LoCITT-T, and it is actively enrolling participants. They discuss the study's design, eligibility criteria, and the potential benefits of the drug. Julia shares her personal experience with long COVID and how it has influenced her work. The conversation also covers the importance of making clinical trials accessible to those...

Send us a text Subscribe to the newsletter: longcovidmd.com In this episode of Long COVID MD, Dr. Zeest Khan is joined by Katherine Marie, an nurse practitioner, long COVID patient, and podcast host. They discuss ways to navigate the holiday season while managing long COVID. They share personal experiences and strategies for maintaining health and energy, such as planning energy like a budget, setting boundaries, and building recovery time into schedules. The conversation highlights the impor...

Send us a text Read the Newsletter: https://longcovidmd.substack.com/p/nasal-sprays-a-sure-fire-way-to-reduce?r=478j9x Join the Community: https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, Dr. Zeest Khan discusses the importance of nasal hygiene in reducing inflammation and preventing infections. She shares practical tips and techniques, including the use of saline and oxymetazoline, to open congested nasal passages. Dr. Khan also highlights the role of nasal steroids and antihistam...

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Zeest Khan discusses how she manages acute infections while dealing with the ongoing effects of long COVID. To recover quickly and reduce side effects of medications, she teaches you to personalize your treatment. In this episode you'll learn the 4 categories of cold medicines, common side effects, and how to read a medication label effectively. Take exactly what you need, and ONLY what you need to recover from an upper respirator infection FAST. Link...

Send us a text Is scientific research vulnerable to political instability? Dr. Zeest Khan explains how the current US government shutdown could disrupt the billion-dollar NIH RECOVER project, delay clinical trials, and jeopardize the chances of discovering effective treatment. Guests Michael Sieverts and Ezra Spier share insider perspectives on why transparency, stable funding, and patient collaboration are essential to saving Long COVID research and restoring trust in science. Read more on t...

Send us a text I’m pleased to share this recording of my conversation with Dr Alyssa Burgart, a pediatric anesthesiologist and medical bioethicist who writes Poppies & Propofol. We discussed our concerns about the US Health Department’s new —and puzzling — claims that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, causes autism. We covered the importance of drug safety, the impact of misogyny in medical care, and the link to long COVID. If you missed my last post on the topic, rea...

Send us a text The NIH’s RECOVER initiative just held its 2nd annual workshop-- Pathways to Treatment — and here’s what you need to know. In this episode, Dr Khan shares key updates on Long COVID research from RECOVER 2025, including patient voices, new treatments under study, and where the research is headed next. Listen to Episode 19: Low Dose Naltrexone We’ll cover: ✔️ The role of patient advocates in shaping research ✔️ Interventions under study: low-dose naltrexone, baricitin...

Send us a text 🔔 Subscribe for more science-backed insights 📖 Read the full newsletter + reference sheet 💬 Share your experience with hydration strategies in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! Living with Long COVID or POTS often means battling dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog caused by low blood volume. In this episode, Dr Khan breaks down the science of hydration and explain how different fluids—plain water, salt water, and oral rehydration solutions (ORS)—actually work in your body...

Send us a text Watch the video on YouTube Can IV fluids really help with Long COVID symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, and brain fog? In this episode, Dr Khan reviews the scientific evidence on IV hydration versus oral rehydration solutions (ORS) in children, athletes, and patients with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)—and shares her personal experience as both a doctor and a patient living with Long COVID. You’ll learn: ✔️ How IV fluids expand blood volume and why that matter...

Send us a text Support Roots' Current Fundraising Campaign! LCMD will be away for the summer. Will Dr Khan post anything in the meantime?? Find out by following her: On the newsletter at longcovidmd.com On TikTok @LongCovidMD On Instagram @LongCovidMD In this episode of Long COVID MD, Dr. Zeest Khan highlights a healthcare system that effectively mitigated the pandemic and maintained community trust, while facing numerous structural obstacles. Should we follow this model of medicine ...

Send us a text Enjoy Dr Khan's guest appearance on the Outrage Overload podcast. Hosted by David Beckemyer, Outrage Overload explores how outrage media fuels political polarization and stress. David and Dr Khan discuss how the unprocessed grief of a pandemic has contributed to our current polarized social climate. ----------------------------------------------------------------- How a Doctor’s Long COVID Journey Exposed Systemic Failures Millions are still living with long COVID, yet many p...

Send us a text Buy Me A Coffee Summary In this conversation, Dr. Zed Zha and Dr. Zeest Khan discuss the complexities of the patient-doctor relationship, particularly in the context of Long COVID. They explore the systemic issues that lead to mistrust in the medical system, the importance of patient advocacy, and the need for a shift in medical culture towards collaboration and understanding. Dr. Zha shares insights from her platform, 'Ask the Patient,' where she gathers feedback from patient...

Send us a text Buy Me A Coffee Summary In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan speaks with Dr. Katie Brown, who shares her journey as a family doctor and a patient with ME/CFS. She discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating long COVID, particularly focusing on the role of cranio-cervical instability (CCI) and its impact on patients' health. Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of understanding the symptoms, the challenges in accessing proper care, and the need for collaboration among h...

Send us a text Buy Me A Coffee In this episode of Long COVID MD, Dr. Zeest Khan discusses the financial challenges faced by individuals with long COVID and chronic illnesses. She interviews Kira Stoops, a writer and advocate, who shares her personal journey with chronic illness, the importance of asking for help, and the value of building community. They explore the realities of managing finances while living with a disability, the stigma around seeking assistance, and the tools that can aid...

Send us a text Buy Me a Coffee Is being healthy a personal virtue, or a civic duty? And how should you be treated if you're not healthy? In this episode of Long Covid, MD, Dr. Zeest Khan is joined by Dr. Alyssa Burgart, pediatric anesthesiologist and bioethicist, for a timely conversation on healthism—the idea that health is a moral responsibility—and how it's shaping everything from doctor-patient relationships to public health policy. Together, they explore: What healthism is and why it mat...

Send us a text Buy Me a Coffee On this special bonus episode, we share Dr Zeest Khan's guest appearance on the podcast "Taking Healthcare By Storm" hosted by Dr Jean Storm, medical director of Quality Insights. Dr. Khan shares her journey with long COVID, highlighting the importance of peer support, symptom validation, creative treatment approaches, and trusted information sources. She emphasizes the need for curiosity and compassion in healthcare providers managing long COVID patients. ...