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Big part of the problem is that inflammation is beneficial, only chronic inflammation is a problem. But treatments would reduce both.
by AstralStorm 7y ago
Big part of the problem is that inflammation is beneficial, only chronic inflammation is a problem. But treatments would reduce both.
- lostlogin 7y ago> Big part of the problem is that inflammation is beneficial, only chronic inflammation is a problem. But what about anaphylaxis, hay fever, mild allergies etc. There are plenty of acute or non-chronic inflammatory conditions that are a problem.
- AstralStorm 7y agoWe have acute antiinflammatories for these cases. And they have serious side effects, especially treatments for asthmatics. Now interesting part here is the mechanism which is different from the one targeted by current drugs.
- wtetzner 7y ago> But treatments would reduce both. Which is why the suggested solution is a lifestyle change to avoid the things that cause inflammation unnecessarily.