How to Use inflammation in a Sentence

inflammation

noun
  • The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
  • This, in turn, leads to inflammation in the area.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes.
    — Korin Miller, Health.com, 14 Feb. 2022
  • This helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the body.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
  • This helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the body.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Her patients have blood clots, inflammation of the brain, heart and lungs.
    — Steve Lopez Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
  • This sparks inflammation in the body.
    — Korin Miller, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Whitlock has been pitching with what the team says is inflammation in his right hip.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Darvish has dealt with elbow inflammation in each of the past few seasons.
    — Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This type of inflammation, which is not caused by a gallstone, is much less common.
    — Karen Pallarito, Health.com, 13 Dec. 2021
  • And while the redness and inflammation will fade, the damage has been done.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 May 2024
  • For years, many have relied on drugs like ibuprofen to help fight inflammation.
    — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 23 May 2022
  • This leads to inflammation that can be widespread.
    — Korin Miller, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Eating large amounts of these foods may increase inflammation in the body.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Sano has not played since April 26 due to right knee inflammation.
    — Kyle Glaser, Orange County Register, 11 May 2024
  • The disease can cause an itchy rash, fever, severe brain inflammation and death.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Ohtani left the game with inflammation in his left knee, the Dodgers announced.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • 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
  • This can reduce inflammation in the gut.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Curry missed his 17th straight game with right knee pain and inflammation.
    — CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • King made one start in his return from his nerve issue before knee inflammation sent him back to the shelf.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Carried by fruit bats and animals such as pigs, the virus can cause fever and brain inflammation.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The bombs also contain witch hazel, which helps ease inflammation.
    — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Ryan has some lower back inflammation that flared up before he was supposed to pitch in his first spring game.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
  • John also swears by cold plunges to reduce inflammation and kick-start his mornings.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell involved in inflammation and allergy.
    — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Fried foods might be soaked in oils with omega-6 fatty acids, leading to more inflammation.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The righthander had been sidelined for two months with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
    — Brian Dulik, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Kennedy has argued that seed oils cause chronic inflammation.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Certain food and drinks, things that are fried and sodas will cause inflammation in your body and unhealthy weight gain.
    — Blake Newby, Essence, 3 Jan. 2022

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