7. Smoking
Research shows that not only does cigarette smoking act as an environmental trigger for lupus, but it can also affect treatment. Cigarette smoking interacts with genes and causes inflammation, which can cause or exacerbate symptoms of lupus in people prone to it.
Studies also show that smoking can blunt the effects of some medications, which can lead to an increase in symptoms and poor disease control.
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