People with AIDS who smoke generally do not develop drug resistance, but people with AIDS have a higher chance of developing malignant tumors, so smoking is not recommended.
AIDS is an infectious disease caused by the acquired immunodeficiency virus that attacks the immune system after invading the body. The disease is mostly treated with antiviral drugs such as zivudine, tenofovir and lamivudine. No studies have found that ingredients in tobacco can cause the body to be resistant to these drugs.
However, AIDS patients are more likely to suffer from malignant tumors, such as lung cancer and liver cancer, than healthy people due to the decline in body immunity. And smoking is a high-risk factor for many kinds of cancer, so it is not recommended for AIDS patients to smoke.
AIDS patients are advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.