| The short answer is simply, “yes.” This is only | | | | After 3 months |
| true if you quit before permanent damage has already | | | | The ability to smell and taste is going to return, nerve |
| been done, meaning you have already developed a | | | | endings start re-growing and circulation improves. |
| disease or condition like cancer or COPD. I know that I | | | | Walking becomes easer as shortness of breath goes |
| was thrilled to find out that my heart and lungs will heal | | | | away. Lungs regain their healthy function. |
| themselves if I quit smoking, but that is just the | | | | Cravings decrease over time and new habits are |
| beginning. Next I had to actually do the work and quit | | | | formed. Food tastes better and singing at the top of |
| smoking. | | | | your lungs to your favorite song on the radio |
| After 24 hours | | | | doesn’t make you cough anymore. This is when |
| Blood pressure will lower. The temperature in hands | | | | the coughing and clearing of the lungs no longer hurts, |
| and feet will increase as blood flow returns to a | | | | and the health benefits can really be felt! |
| healthier level. The risk of a heart attack will decrease. | | | | Long term benefits: 1-15 years |
| The level of carbon monoxide in the blood will | | | | The risk of stroke, cancer of the lungs, throat, mouth, |
| decrease to a normal level while oxygen in the blood | | | | esophagus, kidney, pancreas, and bladder, ulcers and |
| will increase to a normal level. | | | | coronary heart disease all dramatically reduce. Many |
| Cravings will be intense, but you need to focus on why | | | | come down to the same risk as a person who never |
| you are doing this and think about the people that you | | | | smoked to begin with. |
| are doing it for. | | | | |