Examples
- Asthma is a chronic condition that some people manage with an inhaler.
- Chronic back pain means the pain continues for months or years.
- Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires daily management of blood sugar.
- Unlike a cold that goes away in a week, a chronic illness stays with you long-term.
Quick Quiz
What best describes a chronic illness?
A) It goes away in a day
B) It lasts for a long time or keeps coming back
C) It only affects children
D) It is caused by eating too much
(Answer: B)
Related Words
- Condition
- Illness
- Long-term
- Manage
- Treatment