199 How Long COVID Changes the Nervous System and Breathing

The Body Nerd Show

Long COVID is a serious issue. And in July 2021, it was added as a recognized condition that could result in a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

But what is Long COVID? And why are only some people affected by it?

Emerging research has found a relationship between Phrenic and Vagus nerve changes and chronic COVID symptoms, which may be one of the causes of lingering symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and digestive issues.

So what's actually happening in the body when things don't feel "right" after the initial infection?

You’ll learn:

• The anatomy of Long COVID
• How it can impact your nervous system
• And how long-haul COVID can affect your diaphragm and breathing for months after the initial infection

All the links:

• Nervous system consequences of COVID-19 (Science, 2022)
• Long COVID Symptoms Linked to Effects on Vagus Nerve (WebMD News)
• Phrenic Nerve Injury
• Diaphragmatic myoclonus due to SARS-CoV-2 infection (Neurological Sciences, 2020)
• Respiratory Distress in SARS-CoV-2 without Lung Damage: Phrenic Paralysis Should Be Considered in COVID-19 Infection (European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine , 2020)
• A pilot randomized controlled trial of supervised, at-home, self-administered transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) to manage long COVID symptoms (Bioelectronic Medicine, 2022)
• Pilot study suggests long COVID could be linked to the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the vagus nerve
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