When Smokers Quit
This information is provided by the American Cancer Society, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
JUST 20 MINUTES AFTER YOU'VE SMOKED THAT LAST CIGARETTE, YOUR BODY BEGINS AN ONGOING SERIES OF BENEFICIAL CHANGES.
20 Minutes
* Blood pressure becomes normal
* Pulse rate becomes normal
* Temperature of hands and feet become normal
8 Hours
* Carbon-monoxide level in blood becomes normal
* Oxygen level in blood increases to normal
24 Hours
* Chance of heart attack decreases
48 Hours
* Nerve endings start regrowing
* Ability to smell and taste is enhanced
* Walking becomes easier
2 Weeks to 3 Months
* Circulation improves
* Lung function increases up to 30 percent
1 - 9 Months
* Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease
* Cilia regrow in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, thereby, reducing infection
1 Year
* Risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker
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