Smoking releases thousands of chemicals into our bodies; the result is not only damage to the lungs, but also to the heart and many other body structures. If you have been smoking for many years and have decided to quit smoking, don't be discouraged; you can reverse these effects and experience health benefits from the first few hours you quit.
Let's see what happens to our body from the moment we stop smoking until the next 15 years!
Index
20 minutes after the last cigarette
The positive effects of quitting smoking begin 20 minutes after the last cigarette; blood pressure and pulse begin to return to normal levels.
Additionally, bronchial fibers that previously did not move well due to exposure to smoke will resume moving, helping to remove bacteria and irritants from the lungs.
8 hours after the last cigarette
Within 8 hours, the carbon monoxide levels return to a normal level; Carbon monoxide is a chemical found in cigarette smoke, which replaces the oxygen particles in the blood, reducing the amount of oxygen destined for the tissues.
The increase in oxygen after 8 hours helps to nourish the tissues and blood vessels.
24 hours after the last cigarette
Within a day, yes already reduces the risk of heart attack thanks to the increase in oxygen which goes to the heart to enhance its functioning; even the nicotine levels in the blood after 24 hours are already significantly reduced.
48 hours after the last cigarette
After 2 days the damaged nerve endings start to grow back e they improve the senses, such as smell and taste.
72 hours after the last cigarette
Within 3 days of the last cigarette, you will be in breathe easier; the bronchi inside the lungs are relaxed and more open and this facilitates the exchange of air between carbon dioxide and oxygen.
In addition, the lung's capacity to fill with air begins to increase.
1 week after the last cigarette
The one week milestone is not only important for health, but also for the ability to maintain the choice of having quit for the long term.
Smokers who manage to get through the first week of abstinence have a much better chance of doing it in the long run.
2 weeks after the last cigarette
Within two weeks, not only do you breathe easier, but you also walk more, thanks to better circulation and oxygenation. After two weeks, lung function increased by 30%.
1 month after the last cigarette
After a month it is experimented more energy, less sinus congestion and more breath during exercise. The fibers in the lungs are growing back, reducing the accumulation of excess mucus and protecting against bacterial infections.
3 months after the last cigarette
Three months after quitting smoking the woman increases fertility and reduces the chances of an early birth.
6 months after the last cigarette
After six months, people who have quit smoking feel better able to handle stressful events without feeling the urge to smoke.
In addition, the airways are much freer and there are fewer coughing episodes and less phlegm.
3 years after the last cigarette
After three years the risk of heart attack decreases by 50% compared to before.
5 years after the last cigarette
Five years after quitting smoking the risk of death from lung cancer is reduced by 50% compared to before.
10 years after the last cigarette
Ten years later, the risk of dying from lung cancer is equal to that of a non-smoker; cells that were previously precancerous are now being replaced with healthy cells.
15 years after the last cigarette
At the milestone of fifteen years, the risk of heart attack and stroke is equal to that of a non-smoker.
While it can take some time to turn the clock back on the effects of smoking, the fifteen-year milestone is a very important milestone for overall health and well-being.
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