Chelsea has been sick often in the past year,and when she finally starts to recover she gets sick again.She also has a very stressful work and family life.What is most likely the cause of Chelsea's constant illness?

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Chronic stress can have negative effects on the immune system and decrease lymphocyte production, which can lead to frequent illness. This is a more likely cause of Chelsea's constant illness than being too busy to see a doctor or understimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Increased oxytocin levels due to chronic stress may have other negative effects, but they are not directly related to immune system function.

Chelsea Has Been Sick Often in the Past Year,and When