Beneficial Health Changes – Leslie Cam Stop Smoking

Time since quitting	Beneficial health changes that take place
20 minutes	Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal.
8 hours	Oxygen levels return to normal. Carbon monoxide levels in blood drop to normal.
24 hours	Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris. Chance of heart attack decreases.
48 hours	Nerve endings start regrowing. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.
72 hours	Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.
2 – 12 weeks	Circulation improves. Walking becomes easier.
3 – 9 months	Coughs, wheezing, and breathing problems improve as lung function increases up to 30%.
1 year	Risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.
10 years	Risk of lung cancer falls to that of a non-smoker.
15 years	Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.