Symplur: Chronic Illness

Chronic illness refers to any disease that lasts for a year or until the death of the patient. Chronic disease does not have a cure and requires lifelong treatment in most cases. Some of the common examples of chronic illnesses include Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, COPD, etc. Chronic diseases affect every aspect of a person’s life, including physical health, mental health, finances, social life, etc.