Acute (short-term) inflammation occurs when your immune system sends inflammatory cells to a cut, injury, infection, or irritant to fight germs and initiate healing. Chronic inflammation happens when your body sends out inflammatory immune cells for weeks, months, or years, even without injury or infection, leading to long-term health concerns.

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1. Obesity

Excess fat tissue, especially around your belly, releases inflammatory chemicals like cytokines . This low-grade inflammation contributes to insulin resistance and increases the risk of metabolic syndrome , which can cause high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

2. Cigarette Smoke and Environmental Pollution

Breathing in cigarette smoke , car exhaust, or factory fumes exposes your lungs

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