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Respiratory System Effects of Smoking Cessation

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  • What happens to heart rate and blood pressure 20 minutes after quitting smoking?
    Heart rate and blood pressure levels return to normal.
  • What changes occur 8 hours after quitting smoking?
    Carbon monoxide starts to leave the body and oxygen levels return to normal.
  • What happens 24 hours after quitting smoking?
    Mucus and debris caused by smoking begin to clear out.
  • What improvements occur 48 hours after quitting smoking?
    Nicotine is no longer in the body and senses improve.
  • What respiratory changes happen 2-12 weeks after quitting smoking?
    Breathing improves and exercise becomes easier.
  • What happens 3-9 months after quitting smoking?
    Coughing and breathing problems reduce as lungs repair themselves.
  • What is the risk of coronary heart disease 1 year after quitting smoking?
    Risk of coronary heart disease is now 50% lower than a smoker.