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Question: Inflammation is one of the body's non-specific defense mechanisms that protects itself from foreign invaders. It is also a crucial step in the healing process. However, more recently, inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic disease processes.
Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.
Read the article: Hobson, K. (2017, July 21). Is Inflammation Bad for You or Good for YouLinks to an external site.? NPR. [Weblog post]
In your own words, briefly describe the major signs of inflammation and explain the mechanism that causes each one.
Explain a process in which inflammation is beneficial.
Research and discuss a condition linked to chronic inflammation.
In your opinion, for your selected condition, which should be treated first: the inflammatory response or the cause of the inflammatory response? Support your opinion.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references