Long COVID

We are a long COVID clinic, specialising in effective long COVID treatment and recovery plans for complications of coronavirus.

Long COVID is a prolonged inflammatory illness which tends to persist for months after an acute infection with COVID-19 or COVID vaccination and affects at least 65 million individuals worldwide.

Long COVID tends to affect adults who did not require respiratory support or intensive care during an acute COVID-19 illness. Patients with Long COVID should be managed by clinicians who have experience treating this troublesome disorder. Early treatment is essential; the response to treatment will likely be attenuated if treatment is delayed. Long COVID is an inflammatory condition related to persistent presence and activity of spike protein in susceptible individuals.

Frequent symptoms of Long COVID are:

• Excessive tiredness
• Post exertional fatigue
• Low energy levels / prolonged malaise
• Cognitive function impairment (memory problems, poor concentration, “brain fog”)
• Headaches
• Sleep difficulties
• Hair loss
• Prolonged neuropsychological symptoms (anxiety and depression)
• Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (palpitations, tachycardia, feeling dizzy, faintly)
• Breathlessness
• Chest pains
• Abdominal symptoms particularly abdominal distension and discomfort post meals.
• Arthritis (joints pains)
• Muscles aches
• skin rashes particularly urticaria (nettle rash)
• symptoms and signs resembling hay fever

How do we confirm suspected diagnosis of Long Covid syndrome?

• History and clinical examination
• Specific blood test to confirm the diagnosis

During your first consultation Dr Coker will review your existing symptoms, considering both personal and family medical history, she will also undertake a physical examination to identify any areas needing investigation as Long COVID is a condition that affects multiple organs. Dr Coker will then be able to advise which tests are required to identify any COVID-related complications.

At the Coker Chest Clinic you will be advised on the best and most effective treatments to date. Dr Coker follows a treatment protocol developed in the USA based on robust data including 24 randomised clinical trials conducted on thousands of patients.

Long COVID is a treatable and a curable chronic inflammatory illness. Dr Coker recommends to patients a personal tailored treatment plan specifically designed to each patient’s symptoms and signs.

Long COVID Patient Journey

At The Coker Chest Clinic we offer a multi-disciplinary team approach with a comprehensive and holistic methodology to treatment. Every patient at The Coker Chest Clinic receives a personalised treatment plan tailored to their specific set of symptoms.

At The Coker Chest Clinic, we aim for a full resolution of symptoms and signs of Long COVID illness. We are with our patients every step of the way and provide regular monitoring to ensure that patients are on track to return to full health. With this in mind it is important to note that the length of therapy will vary from patient to patient. Factors include the age of the patient, existing health conditions, how long the patient has had Long COVID, the severity of symptoms, and compliance with our advice during the treatment plan.

Patient Case Study

Patient X presented to our clinic with symptoms of excessive tiredness and lethargy, making work untenable due to their symptoms. Even simple household tasks (e.g. unloading the dishwasher) was very difficult to complete. Patient X had been suffering with post-exertional fatigue and had attended many other clinics in relation to hair loss, pains in their joints, palpitations and feeling faintly. Despite the efforts of the specialists seen, Patient X only made minimal improvement.

After an assessment and testing in one or our clinics, Patient X was recommended a treatment plan which they followed and at their six week follow up appointment they reported that they were back to 80% of their best (brain fog lifted, tiredness alleviated, joint pains resolved with no further episodes of palpitations or feeling dizzy). The patient reported a full recovery on their subsequent follow up appointment at our clinic.