Chosen determinants of smoking among persons with rheumatoid arthritis

: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic connective tissue disease with characteristic symmetric joints infibulations leading to disability. Due to progressive character of the disease, with periods of worsening and remission, the treatment should be complex and focused on the inhibition of the progress of the changes. The aim of the study was opinion of effect of smoking for functionality in person with rheumatoid arthritis. Material consists of 23 persons with RA. HAQ Disability Score were used. Additionally the questionnaire for estimation of health attitudes was used. Results of investigations prove lack of connections between smoking and correct functionality in persons with rheumatoid arthritis.