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Physical Changes When You Quit Smoking

According to the American Cancer Society, these are changes that take place in your body after you quit smoking:

Within 20 minutes:
• Body temperature of feet and hands returns to normal
• Pulse rate drops to normal rate
• Blood pressure drops to normal

After 12 hours:
• Pulse rate will slow and skin temperature will increase
• Oxygen levels in blood return to normal levels
• Carbon monoxide levels in blood drop to normal

After 24 hours:
• Chance of heart attack decreases due to improved cardiac function and circulation to your hands and feet
• Fine motor coordination will improve

After 48 hours:
• Nerve endings start regrowing
• ability to smell and taste is enhanced

After 72 hours:
• Bronchial tubes relax, making breathing easier
• Lung capacity increases

2 weeks to 3 months:
• Circulation improves, walking becomes easier
• Lung function increases up to 30%

1 year:
• Risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker

Quit Smoking F.A.Q. Why Quit? Physical Changes