How Masking Contributes to Long Covid - Brownstone Institute

The symptoms that contribute to Long Covid could be a result of pandemic measures and masking in particular.

Increased exposure to microplastics, nanoparticles, chemicals in masks and nasopharyngeal tests parallel many of the symptoms that define Long Covid. .

The syndrome Long Covid is complex as symptoms may fluctuate and people go through different stages.

Symptoms have been protracted by patients at ICU and those with organ damage, but also occurred in people with only a mild infection.

A list of sixty -two different symptoms define the syndrome of Long Covid.

Most scientists and medical doctors – including media – link Long Covid symptoms to the SARS-CoV-2 infection.

People with Long Covid can experience social isolation and stigma because of their inability to perform.

The rise of Long Covid has created millions of new people with disabilities.

In several case studies and an excellent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that investigated many diagnostic parameters in people with and without Long Covid, no biological change could explain a link to Long Covid.

Some scientists relate the symptoms of Long Covid to other complex diseases of multidisciplinary origin like Alzheimer’s disease, Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or hyperventilation syndrome. .

Desperate patients with Long Covid symptoms are traveling abroad to private clinics for blood apheresis and the prescription of anti-coagulation drugs, though treatments are still experimental and evidence on effectiveness is still lacking.

A study published in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics demonstrated that physical symptoms were restored much faster as compared to mental symptoms, suggesting Long Covid could be related to pandemic measures rather than a viral infection.

The risks for Long Covid symptoms have shown to be increased for people with existing chronic diseases, increasing age, and lower income, women being more susceptible than men. .

Fear, social isolation, depression and worries for education and decreased income are thought to be related to the symptoms of Long Covid in children with and without a positive PCR test.

This indicates the deprivation of a resilient immune system with an increased susceptibility for lingering symptoms of Long Covid.

At this point there has been limited attention for a possible relation of Long Covid and exposure to chemicals in masks, nasopharyngeal tests and disinfectants.

The most frequently observed symptoms (fatigue, headaches, dizziness, lack of concentration) as described for MIES overlap with important symptoms for Long Covid syndrome. .

It seems likely that harmful effects by long-term mask-wearing and frequent nasopharyngeal testing with increased exposure to chemicals (not naturally found products) can accelerate symptoms and contribute to Long Covid.

Microplastics, nanoparticles (graphene oxide, titanium dioxide, silver, ethylene oxide, coloring compounds, fluorocarbon (PFAS) and heavy metals have been found in masks and nasopharyngeal tests.

A recent publication in Gut showed that exposure to titanium dioxide could exacerbate inflammation of the colon (Colitis Ulcerosa) weakening the innate immune system.

Maternal exposure to titanium dioxide during pregnancy may result in impaired memory in the infant.

Unfortunately, masks with titanium dioxide are still available on the market. .

The laboratory of a South Africa scientist has found significant microclot formation in Long Covid patients and acute Covid patients.

The observed microclots in patients with Long Covid and acute Covid, independent of Covid-19 vaccination, is indicating that any measure that may cause oxygen deprivation or inflammation is a risk for sudden death, and more severe infectious and chronic diseases (liver, heart problems and neurodegenerative diseases)