Posted by Bob P (129.65.106.63) on December 30, 1999 at 19:09:41:
In Reply to: here we go again... posted by jonny on December 30, 1999 at 17:06:34:
Acute is a temorary condition. You blow your back out and it hurts for 3 days but goes away - acute pain. Chronic is a constant condition. You blow your back out and the pain never goes away - chronic pain. I believe you would refer to episodic as acute and chronics as chronics.
LYG
Bob P