Rheumatoid arthritis patients in the acute stage and the critical stage of the disease is not allowed to swim, in the stable state of the disease can be moderate swimming, not overly strenuous activities. Rheumatoid arthritis is a kind of autoimmune disease mainly characterized by the erosion of multiple joints, but also involves a number of important organs of the body. It can cause destruction of joint cartilage and bone, and even joint deformity. In addition to regular medication for this disease, it is also vital to develop good living habits. For example, quit smoking and drinking, and exercise properly, you can choose moderate intensity aerobic exercise. Swimming is a good way to exercise, but in the acute stage of the disease or the more serious period is not allowed to swim, such as acute pain in the joints as well as serious activity dysfunction of the crowd is not allowed to swim. In the stabilization period of the disease can be appropriate swimming, is conducive to improving lung function, improve immunity, adjust the immune function, but pay attention to not overworked. Rheumatoid arthritis patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals and other related departments for detailed consultation.