Benefits of Quitting Smoking

20 min. Blood pressure and pulse return to normal.

8 hrs Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half. Oxygen levels return to normal.

24 hrs Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucous and other smoking debris.

48 hrs There is no nicotine left in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.

72 hrs Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.

2-12 weeks Circulation improves.

3 - 9 months Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung functions are increased by up to 10%.

5 yrs. Risk of heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.

10 yrs. Risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never


Sources:
http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/smokers/whatsinacigarette.htm


Tatarov Anton