Rheumatoid arthritis is a connective tissue disease associated with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, and its management includes both general and pharmacological management. The general management of rheumatoid arthritis includes various aspects such as living, diet and emotion. Since rheumatoid arthritis occurs in the winter and spring rainy seasons, cold and humidity are important triggers for the onset of the disease, so patients should pay particular attention to warmth, timely increase and decrease clothing according to temperature changes, and avoid humidity and cold. Patients in the acute joint inflammation period, or with heart disease, should pay more attention to bed rest and avoid excessive activity. In terms of diet, rheumatoid arthritis should avoid cold and irritating foods, and because of the accompanying fever, easily digestible foods rich in nutrients should be the main focus. As rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, many patients are teenagers and children, parents should pay attention to their emotional changes and eliminate the fear of the disease. The main aspects of medication include Western medicine and Chinese medicine. In addition to conventional medications, patients can choose appropriate medications according to their physical condition and laboratory tests, such as iron supplements, folic acid and vitamin B12 for patients with poor appetite and anemia. Chinese herbal medicine treatment is based on the patient’s physical condition and degree of illness, and the patient’s qi, blood, yin and yang are regulated through diagnosis and treatment. In conclusion, the management of rheumatoid arthritis is very important and should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor according to the patient’s physical condition and degree of illness, combined with the examination and laboratory indicators.