Inflammation is a process which occurs when the immune system of the body responds to either an injury or a foreign invader (virus, bacteria, or fungi).
The Bronchi become inflamed with Bronchitis, and they produce excess mucus.
The small microtraumas of repeated injury causes the area to become inflamed, and there is not enough time in between injuries for complete healing to occur.
An inflamed ligament is a tissue in the body that has become inflamed. Athletes have to deal with this condition quite often.
No, diverticulosis occurs when mucosa become inflamed in the colon (large intenstine). Diverticulitis occurs when mucosa become inflamed in the small intestine.
no
pleuritis
It will usually become sore and inflamed.
Yes
pleural effusion.
Chronic bronchitis is often caused by smoking. Smoking causes the bronchial tubes to become inflamed and mucus production to increase.
THE GLANS (apex)
In the knee there are four bursae, and all can become inflamed with overuse.