20 minutes: Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal
8 hours: Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half, oxygen levels return to normal
24 hours: Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris
48 hours: There is no nicotine left in the body. 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
3 - 9 months: Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function is increased by up to 10%
1 year: Risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker
10 years: Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker
15 years: Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked
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