What Are Some Examples of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases?
Chronic inflammatory diseases encompass a wide range of conditions. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic autoimmune disease affecting the joints; Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease; and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic inflammatory lung condition often caused by long-term exposure to irritants like tobacco smoke. Each of these conditions has distinct histological features that reflect the underlying chronic inflammatory process.
