What Are the Differences Between Disease and Illness

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Short Answer

What are the differences between disease and illness?

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Definitions:

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Also known as hemoglobin A1C, a measure of the average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months, used to monitor diabetes control.

Lung Compliance

A measure of the lung's ability to stretch and expand; low compliance indicates stiff lungs, while high compliance signifies lungs that are too easy to inflate.

Respiration

The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, crucial for life.

Tuberculosis Test

A medical test used to detect the presence of tuberculosis bacteria, such as the Mantoux tuberculin skin test or blood tests.