Subscribe

Watch Dr. Zeest Khan’s Long COVID Recovery Videos

Living with Long COVID is tough, but you’re not alone. Start watching now.

Watch Interviews and Tutorials

In this solo episode, I share an honest update on how the early darkness, shifting seasons, and holiday stress are impacting my mental health and long COVID recovery. I talk about breaking the doomscrolling cycle, navigating family dynamics during the holidays, confronting aging and body changes after years of illness, and honoring the life and legacy of disability activist Alice Wong. If this season feels heavy for you too, I hope this episode offers connection, validation, and a little comfort. You can read more of my work at https://longcovidmd.substack.com. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Weather, Technology and Mental Health 06:14 Holidays and Family 08:21 Aging and Body Image Concerns 11:11 Remembering Alice Wong 17:02 Closing Thoughts and Community Connection
The Emotional Side of Long COVID, Long Covid MD Podcast, Ep 62
Dr Khan interviews Dr. Julia Moore-Vogel, Scripps Researcher and one of the Principal Investigators on the LoCITT-T study. The study uses tirzepatide to treat moderate to severe long Covid, and is actively enrolling participants. Watch to learn all the important details: the study's design, eligibility criteria, and the potential benefits of the drug. Dr Vogel 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 with disabilities and the innovative use of wearable technology in the study. Resources: Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T): https://www.longcovid.scripps.edu Fatigue Severity Scale: https://www.med.upenn.edu/cbti/assets/user-content/documents/Fatigue%20Severity%20Scale%20(FSS).pdf FUN-CAP 27: https://batemanhornecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FUNCAP27-questionnaire.pdf DSQ-COVID: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360476212_DePaul_Symptom_Questionnaire-COVID Eric Topol, MD Ground Truths: https://erictopol.substack.com/ All of Us Research Hub: https://www.researchallofus.org/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Julia Moore Vogel and Her Work 01:28 Why GLP Drugs Could Work 04:13 The LoCCIT-T Study 07:18 Study Design and Participant Enrollment Process 10:03 Participant Experience and Support 12:51 Join the Community! 13:40 Study Duration and Data Analysis 16:44 Dosing Strategies and Safety Considerations 22:17 Personal Journey with Long COVID 30:58 Decentralized Study Design and Accessibility 36:26 How to Enroll 38:16 Outro
Inside the GLP-1 Study for Long COVID, with lead scientist Dr Julia Vogel, Long Covid, MD Pod, Ep 61
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 importance of self-compassion and adapting traditions to fit current capabilities. Hear more from Katherine Marie: https://longcovidrealtalk.com/ Keywords Long COVID, holiday season, energy management, self-compassion, setting boundaries
How To Enjoy The Holidays with Fatigue, Long Covid, MD Podcast, Episode 60
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 antihistamines in managing symptoms, especially for those with long COVID, allergies, and MCAS. Keywords nasal hygiene, inflammation, saline, oxymetazoline, nasal steroids, antihistamines, long COVID, allergies, nasal passages, health tips Support the show Subscribe for free written summaries of each episode, resources, and more. LongCovidMD.substack.com/subscribe Support by donating at BuyMeACoffee 00:00 Understanding Nasal Passages and Their Defense Mechanisms 00:33 The Role of Saline in Nasal Hygiene 01:10 How Nasal Hygiene Works 02:23 Saline 04:42 Afrin (Oxymetazoline) 06:37 How To Dilute Afrin at Home 10:42 Nasal Steroid 13:03 Join the Community! 13:26 Nasal Steroids, Continued 14:09 Nasal Antihistamine 15:32 Use The Right Technique 17:34 3-Step Nasal Hygiene Method
Boost Your Immunity With Nasal Care, Long Covid, MD Podcast, Episode 59
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. Links: Join the Community and Get the Newsletter: longcovidmd.substack.com Newsletter for this Episode: https://longcovidmd.substack.com/p/heres-exactly-what-you-need-to-fight?r=478j9x Hydration the Right Way: 00:00 Personalized Cold Care Matters 01:11 My Story 02:08 Medical Disclaimer 02:36 Understanding OTC Cold Meds 03:48 Four Categories of Cold Meds 04:08 Pain/Fever 04:21 Pick the Right Decongestant 07:57 Antihistamines 09:01 Join the Community! 09:52 Cough Meds 11:05 Your Personal Cold Formula 12:49 My Personal Example 15:36 Rest, Hydrate, & Stay Positive 17:23 Where to Find This Info
How to Choose the Right Medications For Your Cold, "Long Covid, MD" Podcast, Episode 58
I’m pleased to share this recording of my Substack Live conversation with Dr Alyssa Burgart, a pediatric anesthesiologist and medical bioethicist. 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 how the way we approach autism may predict the way we'll approach long COVID. If you missed my last post on the topic, read the full story here: https://longcovidmd.substack.com/p/if-you-care-about-covid-you-should?r=478j9x Please consider supporting the Long Covid, MD platform and help with production costs by upgrading to a paid subscription or donating at BuyMeACoffee.com/longcovidmd
Doctors Discuss Autism, Tylenol and Long COVID.
00:00 Introduction 00:46 Impact of RECOVER-TLC 02:56 Prioritized Agents 7:55 Low Dose Naltrexone 8:35 Patient Advocacy 12:09: What's Next 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. Workshop Recordings: https://fnih.org/our-programs/recover-tlc-will-advance-long-covid-research/recover-tlc-hybrid-workshop/ Listen to Episode 19: Low Dose Naltrexone https://youtu.be/Bk8sifTfZjA We’ll cover: ✔️ The role of patient advocates in shaping research ✔️ Interventions under study: low-dose naltrexone, baricitinib, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and stellate ganglion blocks ✔️ Challenges with access and equity in treatment ✔️ What’s next for clinical trials in Long COVID As both a physician and a patient with Long COVID, Dr Khan brings you a unique perspective on what this research means for patients, clinicians, and the future of care. 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on Long COVID research, treatments, and patient perspectives. https://longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe 👍 Like this episode if you find it helpful, and share it with others navigating Long COVID. More resources: 👉 Learn more about RECOVER: https://recovercovid.org 👉 Follow my work on Long Covid, MD: https://longcovidmd.substack.com/ Keywords: Long COVID research update, RECOVER 2025, NIH RECOVER TLC workshop, Long COVID new treatments, low dose naltrexone Long COVID, GLP-1 Long COVID, baricitinib Long COVID, stellate ganglion block Long COVID, Long COVID patient advocacy, Long Covid MD Support the show Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @doctor_zeest
Long COVID Research Update and New Treatments to Watch: RECOVER-TLC 2025
👩🏻‍⚕️ I’m Dr. Zeest Khan, a physician and patient with Long COVID. On Long Covid, MD, I simplify medical science to help you make better decisions about your care and recovery. Living with Long COVID or POTS often means battling dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog caused by low blood volume. In this video, I break down the science of hydration and explain how different fluids—plain water, salt water, and oral rehydration solutions (ORS)—actually work in your body. You’ll learn: ✅ Why plain water gives a quick but short-lived boost ✅ How salt water helps your body hold onto fluid ✅ Why oral rehydration solutions like WHO ORS and St. Mark’s formula can act almost like IV saline ✅ The difference between medical ORS and common sports drinks like Gatorade, Pedialyte, and Liquid IV ✅ How the sodium-glucose transporter (SGLT1) “supercharges” absorption Hydration is more than just drinking water—it’s about strategic plasma expansion to keep blood flowing to your brain and reduce symptoms of dysautonomia. ⚠️ Safety note: Salt loading isn’t for everyone. Check with your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, or a tendency to swelling. 🔔 Subscribe for more science-backed insights: longcovidmd.substack.com/subscribe 📖 Read the full newsletter + reference sheet: https://longcovidmd.substack.com/p/hydration-isnt-just-water-what-really?r=478j9x 💬 Share your experience with hydration strategies in the comments—I’d love to hear from you!
The Science of Hydration for Long COVID: What Really Works (A Doctor Explains)
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2253656/open_sms) Watch the video on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnHMM1zxUuI) 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 matters in Long COVID ✔️ The risks and complications of IV therapy (including when NOT to use it) ✔️ What the research says about ORS vs. IV hydration in different groups ✔️ Why IV fluids may serve as a temporary rescue therapy for some people with POTS or Long COVID ✔️ Practical tips for safe IV use  💡 Whether you’re exploring treatment options or just curious about the science, this episode breaks down what we know—and what we don’t—about IV hydration in Long COVID. For links to studies and a printable summary of today's episode, subscribe to the newsletter (https://longcovidmd.substack.com/p/iv-fluids-for-long-covid-my-experience?r=478j9x) . Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/longcovidmd) Subscribe for more at LongCovidMD.substack.com, and follow Dr Khan on X @doctor_zeest
IV Fluids and Long COVID: The Evidence May Surprise You
Subscribe

Explore More Long COVID Podcasts

Listen to these handpicked podcasts to find practical tools and hope for your journey.

Listen to More Episodes

Your Next Step

Join Our Community for Hope and Practical Tools

Don’t miss out on Dr. Zeest Khan’s latest Long COVID recovery tips, podcast updates, and exclusive insights. As a subscriber, you’ll get science-backed advice straight to your inbox—helping you build resilience one step at a time.

Get Weekly Tips - Subscribe Now