How to Use inflammation in a Sentence

inflammation

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  • The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
  • When this happens, the way the hair gets lodged in the skin can lead to inflammation and a red bump in the area where the hair was removed.
    — Alexis Jones, Women's Health, 24 Feb. 2023
  • And while the redness and inflammation will fade, the damage has been done.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 May 2024
  • Lachlan was discharged from the E.R. after 10 hours with a course of steroids to fight the inflammation in his lungs.
    — Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2022
  • And if you're stung by a wasp, rubbing a fresh onion slice over the skin may avoid inflammation and itching.
    — Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Sano has not played since April 26 due to right knee inflammation.
    — Kyle Glaser, Orange County Register, 11 May 2024
  • The Clippers again had to play without Leonard, who missed his fourth game in the series because of inflammation in his right knee.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
  • 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
  • One of those enzymes leads to release of cytokines, which cause the inflammation.
    — Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Schlatter disease, an inflammation of the area just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap attaches to the shinbone.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2022
  • All the while, guard Gabe Vincent has been playing through what the team has been listing as right ankle inflammation.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2023
  • In this condition, the body makes too many mast cells, a type of immune cell that triggers inflammation.
    — Sarah Hudgens, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The righthander had been sidelined for two months with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
    — Brian Dulik, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Plantar fasciitis is characterized by inflammation of the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes along the bottom of the foot.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Last season, Bradish missed a month with inflammation in his right shoulder.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2023
  • This light treatment can reduce inflammation on acne overnight, the bumpiness is gone the next day!
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 23 Nov. 2022
  • According to the brand, the product works to combat plaque and fortify the seal between the gum and tooth to prevent inflammation.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Quantrill missed 26 games in June with right shoulder inflammation.
    — Joe Noga, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2023
  • And thanks to citric acid, it’s crafted to help calm inflammation while warding off flakes and frizziness.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
  • This could lead to chronic illnesses caused by the inflammation produced in the body from the additives.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • The water evaporates off the skin, which helps reduce the inflammation.
    — Karla Marie Sanford, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
  • 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
  • The genes that were more active play a role in the formation of thick, scar-like tissue (called fibrosis), as well as inflammation.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The cells weren’t as effective at causing inflammation in the lungs anymore.
    — Omid Akbari, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
  • The bombs also contain witch hazel, which helps ease inflammation.
    — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 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
  • Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of this membrane, which can lead to red, itchy and watery eyes.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • This is a great over-the-counter retinoid for reducing inflammation and clogging in active acne.
    — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Hydrazine is a type of propellant used on some spacecraft that can cause nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the nerves and even a coma following exposure.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025

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