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Long Covid, MD

Dr. Zeest Khan

61 episodes

2 weeks ago

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...

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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...

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Episodes (20/61)

Long Covid, MD

59. Reduce MCAS Inflammation with Nasal Sprays

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...

2 weeks ago

19 minutes

Long Covid, MD

58 Personalize Your Cold Care & Get Better FAST

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...

3 weeks ago

18 minutes

Long Covid, MD

57. What the Shutdown Means for Long COVID

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...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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BONUS - Autsim, Tylenol, and Long COVID

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...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Long Covid, MD

55. Research Updates: Overview of RECOVER-TLC 2025

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...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Long Covid, MD

54. The Science of Hydration for Long COVID

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...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Long Covid, MD

53. IV Fluids and Long COVID: The Evidence May Surprise You

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...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Long Covid, MD

Season Finale: Reimagining Healthcare with Dr Noha Aboelata, MD

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 ...

5 months ago

46 minutes

Long Covid, MD

BONUS: The Aftermath of COVID - Outrage Overload

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...

6 months ago

37 minutes

Long Covid, MD

#50: Ask The Patient - Why Medicine Still Doesn't Listen, with Dr Zed Zha

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...

6 months ago

34 minutes

Long Covid, MD

#49: The Impact of Cranio-Cervical Instability, w Dr Katie Brown

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...

6 months ago

33 minutes

Long Covid, MD

#48: Money, Disability and Asking For Help Without Shame, with Kira Stoops

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...

6 months ago

19 minutes

Long Covid, MD

#47: Is Health a Moral Obligation? With Ethicist Alyssa Burgart, MD

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...

7 months ago

37 minutes

Long Covid, MD

BONUS: Dr Zeest Khan on "Taking Healthcare By Storm"

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. ...

7 months ago

36 minutes

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#45: Federal Funding Cuts, Ramadan with Long COVID, and What’s Making Me Happy- March 2025 Long COVID Rundown

Send us a text Dr Khan's month in review. What happened in March for the podcast? What will federal cuts to CDC, NIH, FDA and RECOVER mean for long COVID patients? How can we participate in and celebrate holidays like Ramadan, given our physical limitations? Plus a new monthly segment that's more light-hearted called "What's Making Me Happy". What's your rundown and what's making you happy? Links Michael Lewis' Essay on Heather Stone The Residence Support the show Subscribe for more at Long...

7 months ago

33 minutes

Long Covid, MD

#44: What Makes a Medical Visit Worthwhile?

Send us a text Join the next Livestream Buy Me A Coffee In this episode of Long Covid MD, Dr. Zeest Khan shares audio from her recent Substack Live event. How can you tell if a medical appointment or treatment is helpful or if it's doing more harm than good? Dr Khan shares insights from her personal journey with Long COVID and answers questions from the group. Together, they discuss the complexities of navigating the healthcare system. Dr Khan emphasizes the importance of intentionality in m...

8 months ago

59 minutes

Long Covid, MD

#43: Sensory Integration Therapy for Long COVID

Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Dr Zeest Khan and occupational therapist Amy Mooney discuss sensory processing disorders, which seem to be triggered by a COVID infection. They discuss the implications for individuals with long COVID, and the importance of tailored occupational therapy approaches. They also explore how chronic illness affects sensory integration, the challenges faced by patients, and the need for medical recognition of sensory processing issues. Amy emphasizes th...

8 months ago

38 minutes

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#42: Long COVID in the Elderly and Long-Term Care, with Dr Jean Storm, DO

Send us a text In this episode, Dr Zeest Khan is joined by Dr Jean Storm, a specialist in long-term care medicine and the medical director of Quality Insights, a healthcare quality improvement organization. Dr Storm worked as a physician in nursing homes during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and now she's urging us to recognize the impact of long COVID in this population. Dr Khan and Dr Storm discuss the needs of long-term care residents, how long COVID presents and how it is often overl...

8 months ago

54 minutes

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#41: Why Is This So Difficult? February 2025 Long COVID Rundown

Send us a text What do you do when you just want a break from being sick? In this month's episode of The Rundown, Dr Zeest Khan shares her ongoing journey with long COVID, discussing the frustrations and challenges she faces in recovery. She reflects on the medical treatments she has undergone, the importance of reliable information, and the emotional toll of navigating the complexities of this condition. Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @docto...

9 months ago

25 minutes

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#40: Long COVID in Children, with Dr Melanie Hoppers, MD

Send us a text Read a summary of our conversation here, and sign up for my newsletter to receive summaries of each podcast episode and more at LongCovidMD.substack.com Dr. Melanie Hoppers is a board-certified physician in both adult and pediatric medicine, and is a consultant at the Bateman-Horne Center. In this conversation, Dr Hoppers shares her extensive experience treating children with post-viral illnesses, particularly ME-CFS and long COVID. She discusses her personal journey as a pare...

9 months ago

48 minutes