What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain

Nov 18, 2022

A bee sting is a sign of manifestations of inflammation occurring in the body. Image: Unsplash/Eduardo Gorghetto

Prakash Nagarkatti

Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina

Mitzi Nagarkatti

Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina

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Asthma is caused by inflammation that leads to swelling and a narrowing of airways in the lungs, as seen in the right cutaway in this image. Image: The Conversation.

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