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The carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in cigarette smoke cause smokers to generally have a higher than average vital capacity because the body is trying to get more oxygen. The increase occurs only for a fairly short period of time. It is the body"s attempt to maintain homeostasis and adequate ventilation.

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Heavy smokers can start off with up to 9% of their hemoglobin already bound to CO, which they regularly inhale in cigarette smoke. This makes them much more susceptible to environmental CO.

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