Inflammation is the body's immune system response to injuries or infection.
Knowing that there are two main types, Acute which doesn't last long and chronic which may persist.
It is important to treat it as it may evlove into a more serious case.
Just like you've mentioned, treatment are being administered base on the age , health status , severity of the condition and other factors.
One can also learn to adapt to heathy habits in order to avoid injuries and infection which often lead to inflammation.
Good luck