Insomnia After COVID: Will It Ever End?

According to a COVID researcher I follow, approximately 80% of all COVID infections will have lingering/residual symptoms. Most individuals who experience residual COVID symptoms end up making full recovery within 6-12 months – and many others experience partial recovery. Although “fatigue” is the most common symptom after COVID (reported in ~58%) – approximately ~11% experience …

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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) & C. Diff Infection Risk: Concerning?

Although PPIs are generally safe medications for most people, some users are concerned with increased risk of infection – particularly C. diff (Clostridium difficile). I happen to be: (A) a PPI user (esomeprazole 20 mg, b.i.d.) and (B) someone who’s concerned with potential increased risk of C. diff – so I reviewed the literature on …

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MAC Lung & Humidifiers

Many people with MAC lung infection (NTM) wonder whether it’s okay to use a “humidifier” with the condition. Depending on who you ask, you may get vastly different responses. Some think using a humidifier is perfectly fine – as long as certain precautions are taken whereas others think it’s too risky. Humidifiers can cause MAC …

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