Patients with ankylosing spondylitis should pay attention to the following aspects of their lives: (a) Adherence to regular medication: Medication is the main method of treatment for ankylosing spondylitis, which can reduce inflammation to relieve pain and stiffness, slow or stop the progression of the disease, prevent deformities, and allow patients to maintain normal motor function. (ii) Exercise Regular exercise and exercise is an important part of the overall treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. Exercises that strengthen the back and neck help maintain and improve your posture. Deep breathing and aerobic exercises help to maintain the flexibility of your thorax. Swimming is a great option to help maintain flexibility in the spine, neck, shoulders and hips, and to encourage you to breathe deeply. Kite flying is also a good exercise. If you feel too stiff and sore to exercise, a hot bath will relax your joints and muscles. Start slowly and choose the time when you have the most energy and the least pain. (iii) Maintain good body posture Whether you are walking, sitting or lying, it is important to maintain proper posture to prevent joint fusion. Sleep on a hard bed with a low pillow, sleep on your back, straighten your legs, and do not sleep with your body bowed. If you find it difficult or uncomfortable to sleep in a supine position, sleep alternately on your back and on your side. When you walk or sit, straighten your back as much as possible, put both shoulders flat, and set your head straight. The way to check whether your posture is correct is to stand against the wall, your heels, hips, shoulders and head should all touch the wall at the same time. It is good to use the above methods to maintain good posture and exercise properly. (d) You should take care to prevent re-injury in your life If your spine is fused, it is easy to get injured. In order to prevent spinal injury, you should avoid sudden drops and collision sports. When driving a car, always wear a slanting seat belt, and adjust the height of the head cushion of the seat so that it is padded behind the neck. If a stiff neck and back make backing up difficult, install a wide-field rearview mirror. If you smoke, it is best to quit. Ankylosing spondylitis affects your thorax, making it more difficult to breathe, and smoking makes the lung problems caused by ankylosing spondylitis even worse.