It is extremely unlikely that chondritis will heal on its own after ten years. Chondritis is a kind of common inflammation, usually can be self-healing, but the time of self-recovery is relatively long, need about 1 month time. The tissues around the cartilage may show obvious swelling, which needs to be judged and analyzed comprehensively according to the severity of the condition. When the symptoms are serious, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medications must be taken under the guidance of a doctor to treat the condition, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, celecoxib, and so on. If the chondritis has not been well for ten years, it is generally considered to coexist with connective tissue diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Recurrent chondritis is generally not self-healing and has a poor prognosis. It may be related to infection, trauma, adverse environmental stimuli and other factors that invade the cartilage and connective tissues, and an inflammatory response may occur, resulting in damage to the cartilage and connective tissues. If the swelling cannot be relieved after lifestyle modification, you should consult a doctor in time for treatment under the guidance of the doctor.