Sometimes people choose to ignore the dangers of smoking and continue to find delight in cigarettes.
If you are a smoker and you are not interested in the long-term consequences, see the changes that will happen to your body in your near future if you quit smoking.
- 20 minutes after quitting, your blood pressure comes down to normal level.
- In 12 hours, the poisonous carbon monoxide in you will drop to normal, and the oxygen levels will rise to normal too.
- The possibility of a heart attack is reduced 24 hours after quitting, and the feelings of taste and smell are normal again.
- In 72 hours, due to relaxed breathing paths, your energy levels are higher.
- Circulation improves after 2 weeks.
- Your lung capacity increases by 10%, and different respiratory problems decrease in 3 to 9 months after quitting.
- In 1 to 5 years, the risks of suffering from a heart attack or stroke are decreased.
- In 10 to 15 years after quitting, the chances of lung cancer or a heart attack are equal to those of non-smokers.
Have you recently quit smoking or are you thinking about it? Share your own journey or tips in the comments below, and feel free to ask for support. Let’s motivate each other in our paths to better health!
Note: This article is for informational purposes only. For personalized advice on quitting smoking or making health changes, consult a healthcare professional.