Patient's question:
Can people with nephrotic syndrome smoke? I have always smoked and have a hard time quitting. Now I've been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, and I'm working together with the doctors for treatment. But can I still smoke? Will it interfere with the treatment?Doctor's answer:
It is not advisable to smoke as it can interfere with treatment. Smoking can cause blood vessel hardening. During nephrotic syndrome, it can further disrupt lipid metabolism and make smoking more likely to cause blood vessel hardening. The nicotine in cigarettes, upon entering the body, can affect the liver's metabolic enzyme system, slowing down or altering the process of drug metabolism, leading to a decrease in the effective concentration of the drug in the blood and preventing it from achieving its intended effect.