New hope for Long-Covid patients: Test nicotine plaster!
New hope for Long-Covid patients: Test nicotine plaster!
Leipzig, Deutschland - In recent years, Covid 19 pandemic has left its mark worldwide that do not want to end for many. Around 400 million people are currently suffering from Long Covid, which manifests itself through symptoms such as chronic exhaustion, memory problems and shortness of breath. In research circles, however, there are new hopes based on nicotine plasters. So researches Dr. med. Marco Leitzke from the Helios Klinik Leisnig since 2020 on the long-term effects of Covid-19 and seems to have found a promising therapy approach. He explained that nicotine patches as a treatment option for this disease have to be examined exactly. The results of his studies were published in the "Journal Bioelectronic Medicine" and show encouraging treatment successes.
The intended use of nicotine powers could not only be important for long covid, but also in other diseases such as chronic exhaustion syndrome (ME/CFS). In fact, around 73.5 % of 231 surveyed patients report significant improvements in their symptoms after using nicotine plasters. Nicotine has an affinity for the acetylcholine receptors, which are blocked by the spike protein of the Coronavirus. This could help the use of nicotine plasters to lift this blockade and relieve the symptoms, explains Dr. Leitzke.
nicotine as a therapy approach
like the controversial but exciting hypothesis by Dr. Leitzke says that Coronaviruses disturb the cholinergic system, which is responsible for many important body functions. The nicotine patches are supposed to dissolve this disorder and reactivate the receptors. The application is simple and the effect is easy to reach. Even if the therapy according to Dr. Leitzke is considered "not evidence -based" due to the small and non -controlled studies, the first results show promising approaches
For patients who suffer from the consequences of Covid-19, nicotine plaster are available as a over-the-counter option that, depending on the provider, cost between one and three euros per day. However, in addition to the potential positive effects, side effects such as nausea, sweating or sleep disorders should be considered. These must be carefully weighed before use, especially for certain previous illnesses. Particular caution is required for people under the age of 18.
information and exchange
Am 14. August 2025 An information event takes place in the lecture hall at the Helios Park-Klinikum Leipzig, which deals with the mechanisms, contexts and the practical application of nicotine paving therapy at Long Covid. This event gives everyone interested the opportunity to learn more about the treatment and the latest knowledge.
In summary, it can be said that research on Long Covid and its treatment approaches such as nicotine paving therapy is an important step. While there is still hope for causal treatment, extensive clinical studies remain necessary to illuminate the long -term effects and the exact mechanism of action of this form of therapy. The current situation requires a lot of patience and an open exchange of those affected with each other and with the researchers to master the challenges together.For further information and in-depth research results, visit the [Helios Health] (https://www.helios-gesundheit.de/standorte-angeten/kliniken/news/2025/vece-informiT-Ueber-niktinpflaster therapy-bei-long-cov-- syndrom/), Aponet and [Spektrum] (https://www.spektrum.de/news/niktinpflaster- against-long-covid-und-chronische-erschoepur/2274725).
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