Remission refers to periods of time when a person with a long-lasting illness does not have symptoms. During a remission, a person returns to his or her usual state of health.

AuthorShannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
EditorKathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate EditorDenele Ivins
Associate EditorPat Truman, MATC
Associate EditorMichele Cronen
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerStanford M. Shoor, MD - Rheumatology
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2008

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