Benefits of stopping smoking

HEALTH BENEFITS

Within 30 minutes of quitting smoking, your pulse rate slows down and blood pressure drops toward normal.

Within 8 hours of stopping, the level of carbon monoxide in your blood drops, enabling the blood to carry more oxygen.

With in 24hrs carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris

Two days after quitting, nerve endings begin to recover and your sense of smell and taste begin to return. There is no nicotine in the body

Within 72 hours of quitting, your lungs’ bronchial tubes expand and lung volume increases. You should feel energy levels increase

2-12 week your circulation improves

3-9 Months after quitting, shortness of breath diminishes. Lung function is increased by up to 10%

In the first year, the risk of heart attack attributed to smoking declines for both men and women.

Two to three years after quitting, the risk of heart attack attributed to smoking is virtually gone.

After 10 years, the risk of developing cancer is about the same as for nonsmokers

OTHER BENEFITS

More energy
Better sense of taste and smell
Cleaner teeth and gums
Fresher breath
Clearer thinking
Feeling more relaxed
Improved circulation
Improved blood pressure
Fewer head aches
No sore throat
No wheezing or coughing
More active life
Less chance of cancer
Lower risk of stroke
Lower sinus problems
Lower analogies
Lower risk of importance
Fewer colds
More money
Better insurance rates
No standing in cold to smoke
Improved sports performance
Cleaner home and car
No Burnt clothing or furniture
No more smelly cloths
No nicotine stains on fingers
Feeling of achievement
Feeling in control
Increased self confidence and self respect
Freedom from dependence
No chest pain
Live longer
Improved breathing