The body responds to irritation, infection, and injury by means of inflammation. This is caused by dust, pollen grains, and grass that are generally, harmless. When the immune system reacts contrary to its own tissues, this causes an autoimmune reaction.
Arthritis is among the oldest known afflictions of human beings. It has
been found in the mummies of Egypt and in skeletons in excavations of other
ancient civilizations. The word arthritis means joint inflammation, but it is
often used more broadly to indicate rheumatic diseases. Such disorders can
affect not only the joints but also other...