Carotid body dysregulation contributes to Long COVID symptoms.
Ahmed El-MedanyZoe H AdamsHazel C BlytheKatrina A HopeAdrian H KendrickAna Paula Abdala SheikhJulian F R PatonAngus K NightingaleEmma C HartPublished in: Communications medicine (2024)
The carotid chemoreflex is sensitised in long COVID and may explain dysregulated breathing and exercise intolerance in these participants. Tempering carotid body excitability may be a viable treatment option for long COVID patients.