Chronic inflammation can occur when the body cannot rid itself of an offending substance or when the immune system enters 'threat mode' despite the absence of an actual threat, leading to tissue breakdown.

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  What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health

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• immune system concept
• chronic inflammation concept