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lupus ↔ immune system

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Lupus is identified as an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation, which necessitates the use of medications to suppress the activity of the immune system as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 3 facts
claimIf autoimmune diseases such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis cause chronic inflammation, medications to lower the immune system response may be required.
procedureTreating chronic inflammation involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the immune system's overactivity, such as removing toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, treating chronic infections like hepatitis C or cancer, or using medications to lower immune system activity in cases of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
claimIf chronic inflammation is caused by an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, treatment may require medications to lower immune system activity.