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Potential mechanisms by which smoking could increase COVID-19 risk
Exposure to the harmful substances present in or produced by cigarettes and other tobacco products leads to substantial pulmonary and cardiovascular dysfunction and injury that could collectively increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and progression to severe COVID-19.
