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Chronic inflammation is characterized by the persistent and unnecessary release of inflammatory cells by the immune system, as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, the continuous deployment of these inflammatory cells is the direct mechanism that drives the state of chronic inflammation [4], [5], and [6].
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What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 6 facts
claimIn rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory cells and substances attack joint tissues, leading to chronic inflammation that comes and goes and can cause severe damage to the joints.
claimRheumatoid arthritis is an example of chronic inflammation where inflammatory cells and substances attack joint tissues, leading to inflammation that comes and goes and causes severe joint damage.
claimChronic inflammation is a condition where the immune system continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no danger, potentially lasting for months or years.
claimChronic inflammation occurs when the body continues to send inflammatory cells even when there is no danger, causing protective processes to harm the body instead.
claimIn rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system continues to send inflammatory cells and substances to attack joint tissues even when there is no danger, leading to chronic inflammation that causes severe joint damage.
claimChronic inflammation is defined as an immune response that can persist for months or years, during which the body continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no danger.