How to Use inflammation in a Sentence

inflammation

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  • The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
  • The greater the inflammation, the higher the chance of developing lasting scars.
    — Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The 86-year-old pope had planned to attend the conference but a lung inflammation forced him to remain in the Vatican.
    — Reuters, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The righthander had been sidelined for two months with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
    — Brian Dulik, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Quantrill missed 26 games in June with right shoulder inflammation.
    — Joe Noga, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Up to that point, introducing the molecule into a cell would cause inflammation, and sometimes the cell — or the lab mouse — would die.
    — Naomi Kresge, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Sugar can also spark inflammation and throw the balance of bacteria in your gut out of whack.
    — Good Housekeeping Editors, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2023
  • These fats are known to help reduce inflammation throughout the body, lower cholesterol levels, and keep our cells, skin, hair, and nails strong and vibrant.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • That’s because a clogged follicle can lead to inflammation, which may in turn contribute to thin or weak hairs.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • But an overblown response that lingers once the threat is gone can lead to chronic inflammation or autoimmune disease.
    — Celia Ford, WIRED, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The aloe vera works to cool and hydrate while the niacinamide combats any redness, soreness, or inflammation.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • García’s injury came the same day fellow right-hander Jose Urquidy was placed on the IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
    — Chron, 6 May 2023
  • Poorly healing wounds—chronic inflammation—had formed around the three sites.
    — Siddhartha Mukherjee, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
  • A number of health issues can cause facial swelling, among other instances of inflammation in your body.
    — Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2023
  • Symptoms of meningitis Meningitis refers to inflammation of the layers of tissue that protect the brain and spinal cord.
    — Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 12 June 2023
  • Suarez, who has been battling knee issues the past few years, woke up with knee inflammation after the second game in Saudi Arabia and required rest, the coach explained.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Meningitis is a type of infection and inflammation affecting the fluid and three meninges -- or membranes -- that protect the brain and spinal cord.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2023
  • But, in the meantime, inflammation can occur—which, according to Shapiro, causes weight gain due to the buildup of tissue and fluid in the body as your muscles try to repair themselves.
    — Moira Lawler, Women's Health, 2 June 2023
  • The study examined in vitro if CBD could reduce this inflammation in mice treated with Aβ1–42.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium can relieve arthritis pain and the inflammation that can go along with it.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Liebovitz added that metformin is able to reduce oxidative stress on cells, as well as reduce inflammation.
    — Carla Delgado, Verywell Health, 22 June 2023
  • The ice is 38 to 42 degrees today — cold enough to supposedly give you a dopamine rush and reduce inflammation, but prolonged ice bathing may also mess with your heart.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The cells also stop producing dopamine and instead send out signals that cause inflammation.
    — Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Flu can also trigger inflammation of the heart, brain or muscle tissues.
    — Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
  • DeGrom has been out since April 29 with elbow inflammation.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
  • Over time, that inflammation causes damage to your lung tissue.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 July 2023
  • Those receiving the active drug were also able to walk further in 6 minutes than the those in the placebo group, and a measure of inflammation in their blood dropped substantially.
    — Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The inflammation flared up during spring training, so Jobe hasn't pitched in an affiliated game yet.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2023
  • Made with a blend of aloe leaf extract, soybean oil, and linoleic acid (known to help inflammation), this makeup also provides some of the nourishment of skincare products.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Research has showed that loneliness and isolation are linked to sleep problems, inflammation and immune changes in younger adults.
    — Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 2 May 2023

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