20 minutes After Quitting
Your heart rate drops
12 Hours After Quitting
Carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal
3 Months After Quitting
Your heart attack risk begins to drop and lung function begins to improve
9 Months After Quitting
Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease
12 Months After Quitting
Your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s
Source: American Cancer Society; Cetres for Disease Control and Prevention. |