8 Hours after quitting
Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in the blood reduce by half and your oxygen levels return to normal.
24 hours after quitting
Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body; lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
48 hours after quitting
There is no nicotine left in your body and the ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.
72 hours after quitting
Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and your energy levels should start to increase.
2-12 weeks after quitting
Circulation improves. Oxygenated blood is flowing around your body and helping to improve your health.
3-9 months after quitting
Coughs and wheezing improves and how well you can breathe increases by up to 10%.
1 year smokefree
Your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.
10 years smokefree
The risk of getting lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker.
15 years smokefree
Your risk of a heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.