Causes
Examples of pro-inflammatory cytokines
What are TNF-alpha and IL-6?
This leads to an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines, which can be caused by late night studying/ watching TV
What is sleep deprivation?
Gum disease that leads to inflammatory bowel disease
What is periodontal disease?
The condition described as "prolonged" influx of pro-inflammatory cytokines
Disorder characterized by immune cells being auto reactive
What is autoimmune disorder?
Diet that involves low sugar and refined carbohydrates
What is a low glycemic diet?
The leading disease caused by CI
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Molecules like silica dust that cannot be broken down by enzymatic activity, leads to the development of CI
What are chemical irritants?
Promotes chronic inflammation on the mucosal layer of the respiratory tract
What is smoking cigarettes?
Ibuprofen and Aspirin
What are conventional drugs?
Persistent release of chemokines and cytokines leads to this change
What is tissue change?
Common pathogens that persist that are not cleared by the immune system that lead to the development of chronic inflammation
What are fungi and mycobacteria?
What is Obesity?
Medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetic patients
What is metformin?
Unique to each person and plays a role in the initiation and effects of CI
What is genetics?