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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 Hart
Published 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.
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