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These two groups of molecules are part of the main compounds released during the combustion of tobacco and contribute significantly to the carcinogenic effects of tobacco smoke, as the authors point out
It is also caused by certain conditions that interfere with bringing oxygen in, and carbon dioxide out, of your lungs, such as Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, cystic fibrosis, uncontrolled asthma or any chronic lung infection
Smoking involves the combustion of tobacco, releasing over 7,000 chemicals, many of which are carcinogenic and contribute to conditions like lung cancer and heart disease