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The blood volume of intraparenchymal vessels is reported to be increased in smokers. However, the blood volume can be affected by many confounders besides tobacco exposure. This study aimed to investigate the association between cigarette smoking and pulmonary blood volume after adjusting the related factors in a large cohort of Chinese males.
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