What happens when you stop smoking??

 

What happens when you stop smoking??

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When you stop smoking, your body starts to heal almost immediately. Here's a general timeline of what happens:

Within 20 minutes:

Heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop to normal levels.

After 12 hours:

Carbon monoxide levels in the blood drop, allowing oxygen levels to return to normal.

After 24 hours:

The risk of heart attack begins to decrease.

After 2–3 days:

Nicotine is mostly out of the body.

Sense of taste and smell begin to improve.

After 1–3 weeks:

Lung function improves.

Breathing becomes easier.

Circulation gets better.

Physical activity becomes easier.

After 1–9 months:

Coughing and shortness of breath decrease.

The lungs begin to repair themselves.

After 1 year:

The risk of coronary heart disease is cut in half compared to a smoker.

After 5–15 years:

Stroke risk drops to that of a non-smoker.

The risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus is cut in half.

After 10 years:

The risk of lung cancer is about half that of a current smoker.

The risk of bladder, kidney, and pancreatic cancer decreases.

After 15 years:

The risk of coronary heart disease is similar to that of someone who never smoked.

Other benefits include:

*Healthier skin and appearance

*More energy

*Improved fertility

*Better breath and oral health

*Financial savings