慢性炎症会与一定程度的瘢痕形成同时发生。图示：支气管慢性炎症致使支气管扩张和瘢痕(深棕色到白色的胶原组织)形成。
Chronic inflammation can be seen in conjunction with some degree of scarring. Here, chronic inflammation of the bronchi has led to dilation and scarring with increased tan to white collagenous tissue.