# Novel Oronasal Drainage for Long COVID: Proposed Mechanisms—Case Report

## TL;DR

A new treatment called oronasal drainage is proposed for Long COVID, showing symptom improvement in a case report.

## Contribution

The study introduces oronasal drainage as a novel treatment approach for Long COVID.

## Key findings

- OND improved various Long COVID symptoms and enhanced hand blood circulation.
- The treatment integrates physiological, biochemical, and fluid mechanical components.
- The case report highlights the need for further clinical trials to validate OND's efficacy.

## Abstract

Long COVID, potentially emerging post COVID-19 infection, involves extreme health challenges. Based on current literature in the field, we propose a novel approach to Long COVID treatment based on epipharyngeal abrasive therapy targeting ostia of the oral and nasal mucosa, having been identified for the first time. The presented case report documents the application of innovative oronasal drainage (OND), a novel treatment integrating physiological, biochemical, and fluid mechanical components simultaneously. OND led to remarkable improvements and even remissions of various symptoms, along with enhanced hand blood circulation. While the case suggests potential efficacy in Long COVID therapy, acknowledging inherent limitations is essential and its impact needs further validation through clinical trials.