Many of smoking's adverse effects (and more) are reversed when smokers quit. What happens when you stop smoking?
Quit Smoking Beneficial Time-Chart
After 20 minutes
Bronchitis and emphysema improve as breathing eases and lung function deterioration decelerates. Your blood pressure and pulse return to normal. Circulation improves, especially in hands and feet.
After 8 hours
Your blood oxygen levels return to normal and your chance of having a heart attack falls.
After 24 hours
Carbon monoxide leaves your body. Your lungs start to clear out muscus and debris.
After 48 hours
Your body is now nicotine free. And your sense of taste and smell have improved.
After 72 hours
Your breathing is easier. You have more energy.
After 2-12 weeks
Circulation is now improved throughout your body. It's easier for you to walk and exercise now.
After 3-9 months
Your lung efficiency is up by 5-10 per cent. Breathing problems are fading away. No more coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.
After 1 year
Risk of heart disease drops significantly.
After 7 years
Risk of bladder cancer drops to the same level as for non-smokers.
After 5 years
You now have only half the chance of getting a heart attack compared to a smoker.
After 10 years
The chance of you getting lung cancer is now half that of a smoker. Your chances of having a heart attack are now te same as non-smoker.
After 10-15 years
Risk of shortened life expectancy, as well as risk of lung cancer, larynx cancer, and mouth cancer, approaches that of non-smoker.
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