The mechanistic hypothesis is that the carotid chemoreflex is persistently hyperactive at rest and during exercise, driv clinical trials

The role of the carotid chemoreflex in long-COVID

This study investigates why some people with Long COVID have ongoing breathing problems. We're looking at a small organ in the neck called the carotid body, which helps control breathing. We want to see if temporarily calming it down can improve breathing for those affected.