Benefits

20 mins - Your blood pressure and pulse return to normal. Circulation improves.

8 hours - Your blood oxygen levels return to normal and your chance of having a heart attack decreases.

24 hours - Carbon monoxide leaves your body.  Your lungs start to clear mucus and debris.

48 hours - Your body is nicotine free.  Your sense of smell and taste improve.

72 hours - Your breathing is easier, your energy levels increase.

2-12 weeks - Circulation has improved - it’s easier for you to walk and exercise now.

3-9 months - Your lung efficiency is increased by 5-10%.  Breathing problems are decreasing.  Coughing and wheezing will become less.

5 years - You now have half the chance of having a heart attack compared to a smoker.

10 years - The chance of getting lung cancer is now half that of a smoker.  Your chances of having a heart attack are now the same as someone who has never smoked.

Call free on 0800 840 1533 or text ‘QUIT’ to 077814 81717

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Last updated: 7 April 2010

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