Chronic inflammation occurs when the inflammatory process becomes persistent, either because the body cannot rid itself of an offending substance or because the immune system enters 'threat mode' when no actual threat exists.

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

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• inflammatory process concept
• immune system concept
• chronic inflammation concept