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Inflammation

Definition

• Inflammation involves an influx of blood or other fluid into bodily tissue or organs in reaction to injury, disease, and/or foreign substances. Inflammation is marked by swelling, redness, heat, and/or pain.

  Inflammations of specific body parts often carry special names. For example, inflammation of the brain is called encephalitis.

  Do not confuse inflammation with the term inflammable, which refers to a material that is easily ignited.

MSDS Relevance Any number of chemicals can be toxins or irritants that could cause swelling of various body parts. Inflammation normally subsides on its own, however, if the symptom is long-lasting it can be called chronic inflammation. If you suspect a chemical is causing inflammation, avoid exposure and see if the inflammation subsides. Further Reading What You Need To Know About Inflammation at the Cleveland Clinic. Chronic Inflammation at the U of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Inflammatory diseases at the Burnham Institute. Inflammation at Millennium Pharmaceuticals with links to various inflammatory disease resources.

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See also: bronchitis, dermatitis, edema.

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