chronic

Chronic means "long-lasting." A chronic condition is a health problem that lasts for a long time, often for years or even a lifetime.

Some examples of chronic conditions include:

• Asthma: A lung condition that causes coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
• Diabetes: A condition that affects how the body uses sugar.
• Heart disease: A condition that affects the heart.
• Cancer: A group of diseases that involve abnormal cell growth.

Chronic conditions can be very serious, and they can have a big impact on a person's life. They can cause pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. They can also make it difficult to do everyday activities.

There is no cure for most chronic conditions, but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.

Imagine that you have a cut on your finger. The cut will eventually heal, but it will take a few days. A chronic condition is like a cut that never heals. It is always there, and it can be very difficult to deal with.

The chronics ward was full of patients with long-term conditions.