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SMOKING
Here's what happens
when you quit for good
AFTER 20 MINUTES
Check your pulse rate, it will already be
starting to return to normal
AFTER 8 HOURS
Your oxygen levels are recovering, and
the harmful carbon monoxide level in
your blood will have reduced by half
AFTER 48 HOURS
Your lungs are clearing out mucus and your sense of smell and test are improving
AFTER 72 HOURS
If you notice that breathing feels easier, it's because the tubes in your lungs have started to relax. Your energy will be
also increasing
AFTER 2-12 WEEKS
Your circulation would have improved, making physical activity easier
AFTER 3-9 MONTHS
Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increase by up to 10%
AFTER 1 YEAR
Your risk of heart attack will have halved
compared with a smoker's
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