Smoking and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)
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Smoking and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)
Cigarettes contain many hazardous substances that damage the lung when inhaled, including tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide, and cyanide. Long-term exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke and/or repeated respiratory infections also can increase a person's risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
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