asthma ↔ chronic inflammation

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Chronic inflammation is identified as a contributing factor or associated risk for asthma as explicitly stated in [1] and [2], while [3] and [4] categorize it as a key component in the disease processes of various lung-related conditions.

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What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing 2 facts

claimChronic, low-grade inflammation is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.

claimChronic inflammation contributes to several major health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.

What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).

Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Medichecks 1 fact

claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.