Explain a process in which inflammation is beneficial in.

Inflammation: Good or Bad?

Instructions

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.

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 You (Links 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 in.

Research and discuss a condition that chronic inflammation has been linked to.

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.

Be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours