20 minutes – Blood pressure and heart rate returns to normal.
8 hours – Oxygen levels in the blood return to normal, reducing
your chances of having a heart attack.
24 hours – Carbon monoxide leaves the body and the lungs start
to clear out mucus and debris.
48 hours - Nicotine is totally eliminated by the body, and
your sense of taste and smell begin to improve.
72 hours – Lung capacity increases, making breathing
easier, and increases energy levels.
2-12 weeks – Circulation improves and the lungs become
around 30% more efficient, making exercise easier.
3-9 months – Breathing problems such as coughing,
shortness of breath, and wheezing improve. Energy levels continue to increase.
5 years – Chances of getting cancer significantly
reduce. The risk of heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.
10 years - Pre cancerous cells are replaced by healthy cells.
Risk of heart attack falls to about the same as someone who has never
smoked.
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