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In elderly individuals, some chronic inflammatory diseases appear to o
ccur with increased frequency, and recent evidence suggests that some
very common chronic, age-related disoders may be propagated and perpet
uated by inflammatory processes, perhaps giving rise to the abnormal a
cute phase protein levels that are seen with increased frequency with
aging. The consequences of chronic inflammation in the elderly undoubt
edly contribute to excessive morbidity in this population. Treatment o
f chronic inflammation in the elderly is often difficult, requiring ut
most care and close follow-up by a knowledgeable and dedicated physici
an.