Long Covid Doctor

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This episode is on Hair loss in Long Covid. I talk about the symptoms, causes, the various diagnoses and how to manage Long Covid hair loss.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

References:
Malkud S. Telogen effluvium: a review. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015;9(9): WE01-WE03. 

 Asghar F, Shamim N, Farooque U, Sheikh H, Aqeel R. Telogen efflu- vium: a review of the literature. Cureus. 2020;12(5):e8320. 

 Stoehr JR, Choi JN, Colavincenzo M, Vanderweil S. Off-label use of topical minoxidil in alopecia: a review. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2019;20(2): 237-250. 

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This episode is on Eye problems in Long Covid. I talk about the symptoms, causes, the various diagnoses and how to manage those Long Covid eye problems.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
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Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

References:
Braceros KK, Asahi MG, Gallemore RP. Visual snow-like symptoms and posterior uveitis following COVID-19 infection. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2021;2021:6668552

Tohamy D et al. Ocular Manifestations of Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Upper Egypt Early Report. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2021 Jul 23;14:1935-1944

 Wu P, Duan F, Luo C, et al. Characteristics of ocular findings of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Hubei Province, China. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2020;138(5):575–578

Koutsiaris et al. COVID-19 hemodynamic and thrombotic effect on the eye microcirculation after hospitalization: A quantitative case-control study. Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation 82 (2022) 379–390

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In this episode I talk about Skin problems as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes. In this  second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid skin problems.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
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Spotify
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YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

References:
Michael Gottlieb, Brit Long. Dermatologic manifestations and complications of COVID-19. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 38 (2020) 1715–1721. 

 McMahon et al. Long COVID in the skin: a registry analysis of COVID-19 dermatological duration. Lancet Infect Dis. 2021 Mar; 21(3): 313–314.

 Freeman et al. Three years on, COVID-19 and the skin: long-term impacts, emerging trends and clinical practice. British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023.

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This episode is on Skin problems in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid skin problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

Episodes are accessed on:
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

Links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188/chapter/5-Management
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19:
https://www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0

References:
Michael Gottlieb, Brit Long. Dermatologic manifestations and complications of COVID-19. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 38 (2020) 1715–1721. 

 McMahon et al. Long COVID in the skin: a registry analysis of COVID-19 dermatological duration. Lancet Infect Dis. 2021 Mar; 21(3): 313–314.

 Freeman et al. Three years on, COVID-19 and the skin: long-term impacts, emerging trends and clinical practice. British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023.

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In this episode I talk about swallowing problems as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes. In this  second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid swallowing problems.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
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Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188

How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy: Long Covid - Patient Handbook. https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/long-covid-overview/

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This episode is on Swallow in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid swallowing problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

Episodes are accessed on:
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy: Long Covid - Patient Handbook. https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/long-covid-overview/

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In this episode I talk about Voice problems as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes. In this  second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid voice problems.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188

How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy: Long Covid - Patient Handbook. https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/long-covid-overview/

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This episode is on Voice in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid voice problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

Episodes are accessed on:
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy: Long Covid - Patient Handbook. https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/long-covid-overview/

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In this episode I talk about Taste and Smell as experienced by Long Covid sufferers. In Part 1, I talked about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes. In this  second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes for Long Covid taste and smell problems.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

Episodes are accessed on:
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188

How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com

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This episode is on Taste and Smell in Long Covid. In this first part, I talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and causes of Long Covid taste and smell problems. In the second part, I will talk about the treatments, management and outcomes.

I am Dr Tim Robinson, formerly a GP for 30 years, retired as planned at the start of the Covid pandemic. Since then I have become involved in the world of Long Covid. Currently I am GP clinical lead for Long Covid NHS in  South West England, as well as GP lead for three NHS Long Covid Services - Dorset, Bristol and South Devon. I am also Clinical Lead for Hope for the Community CIC. I have research involvement as co-investigator in a study on breathlessness in Long Covid, University of Bristol.

Long Covid Doctor is an educational series for Long Covid sufferers; each talk covers the many aspects of Long Covid, the symptoms, causes, treatments, management and expected outcomes.

Episodes are found on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Google Podcasts
YouTube

Transcripts of the individual episodes are available on:
www.LongCovidDoctor.com

Episodes are accessed on:
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Disclaimer: Long Covid Doctor is an educational series. Any advice, diagnosis, treatments mentioned should only be considered after discussion with your own GP or qualified professional health provider.

References, links, resources:
NICE Covid-19 rapid guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng188
How to manage post viral fatigue after Covid-19: www.rcot.co.uk/how-manage-post-viral-fatigue-after-covid-19-0
Your Covid Recovery: NHS England - self-help patient resource for symptoms, information and self-management of Long Covid: www.yourcovidrecovery.com