Current Smoking Is Increased in Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Radiographic Sacroiliitis.

Authors :: Solmaz D
Kalyoncu U
Tinazzi I
Bakirci S
Bayindir O
Dogru A
Dalkilic E
Kimyon G
Ozisler C
Cetin GY
Kilic L
Omma A
Can M
Yilmaz S
Erden A
Aydin SZ
Source :: The Journal of rheumatology [J Rheumatol] 2019 Dec 01. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Dec 01.
Publication Year :: 2019
Publisher :: Ahead of Print
Abstract: Objective: The effect of smoking in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is under debate. Our aim was to test whether smoking is increased in axial PsA (axPsA).<br />Methods: Included in the analysis were 1535 patients from PsArt-ID (PsA-International Database). The effect of smoking on axPsA (compared to other PsA phenotypes) and radiographic sacroiliitis were investigated.<br />Results: Current smoking was more common in axPsA (28.6% vs 18.9%, p < 0.001). It also was found as an independent predictor of axPsA (OR 1.4) and radiographic sacroiliitis (OR 6.6).<br />Conclusion: Current smoking is significantly associated with both axPsA and radiographic sacroiliitis in patients with PsA.

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