Benefits of Quitting Smoking

This is how your body heals after you quit smoking

Heart Rate Drops

Heart Rate Drops

Heart rate and blood pressure begin to normalize.

In 20 Minutes
Circulation Improves

Circulation Improves

Blood flow improves; nicotine starts clearing.

In 2 Hours
Oxygen Rises

Oxygen Rises

Carbon monoxide drops; oxygen level increases.

In 8 Hours
Heart Risk Falls

Heart Risk Falls

Risk of heart attack begins to drop.

In 1 Day
Medication Works Better

Medication Works Better

Many medications become more effective as smoking no longer interferes with drug metabolism.

In 1 Day
Senses Return

Senses Return

Taste and smell improve as nerves heal.

In 2 Days
Easier Breathing

Easier Breathing

Bronchial tubes relax; breathing gets easier.

In 3 Days
Body Odor Fades

Body Odor Fades

Tobacco smell disappears from skin, clothes, and breath.

In 5 Days
Phlegm Clears

Phlegm Clears

Airways start healing and mucus production decreases.

In 7 Days
Energy Increases

Energy Increases

More stamina and reduced fatigue as body heals.

In 10 Days
Athletic Performance Boosts

Athletic Performance Boosts

Improved endurance, faster recovery times, and better exercise capacity.

In 10 Days
Lung Function Boost

Lung Function Boost

Lung function and circulation improve.

In 2 Weeks
Skin Brightens

Skin Brightens

Skin stops aging prematurely; complexion improves.

In 1 Month
Sleep Improves

Sleep Improves

Better sleep quality and reduced insomnia.

In 1 Month
Nails Strengthen

Nails Strengthen

Fingernails become stronger, healthier, and less brittle.

In 1 Month
Healing Speeds Up

Healing Speeds Up

Faster wound healing and better surgical recovery.

In 2 Months
Fertility Improves

Fertility Improves

Reproductive health and fertility begin to improve.

In 3 Months
Hormones Balance

Hormones Balance

Hormone regulation improves affecting overall health.

In 3 Months
Cervical Health Improves

Cervical Health Improves

Reduced risk of cervical cancer and abnormal Pap smears in women.

In 3 Months
Less Coughing

Less Coughing

Cilia regrow; coughing and shortness of breath fade.

In 6 Months
Mental Health Boost

Mental Health Boost

Mood and mental wellbeing improve after withdrawal.

In 6 Months
Teeth Whiten

Teeth Whiten

Tobacco stains fade; teeth become whiter and healthier.

In 6 Months
Hair Thickens

Hair Thickens

Hair becomes thicker and healthier.

In 6 Months
Immune System Strengthens

Immune System Strengthens

Reduced inflammation and stronger immune response.

In 6 Months
Heart Risk Halved

Heart Risk Halved

Coronary heart disease risk drops 50%.

In 1 Year
Gum Health Improves

Gum Health Improves

Reduced risk of gum disease and tooth loss.

In 1 Year
Bone Density Increases

Bone Density Increases

Bone formation improves; fracture risk decreases.

In 1 Year
Autoimmune Risk Drops

Autoimmune Risk Drops

Risk of certain autoimmune diseases begins to decline.

In 1 Year
Stroke Risk Falls

Stroke Risk Falls

Stroke and cancer risk begins to decline.

In 2 Years
Eye Disease Risk Drops

Eye Disease Risk Drops

Reduced risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

In 2 Years
Stroke = Non-Smoker

Stroke = Non-Smoker

Stroke risk equals that of non-smokers.

In 5 Years
Osteoporosis Risk Drops

Osteoporosis Risk Drops

Specific bone disease risk reduction and stronger bone health.

In 5 Years
Cancer Risk Halves

Cancer Risk Halves

Lung and bladder cancer risk may be reduced by half.

In 10 Years
Heart = Non-Smoker

Heart = Non-Smoker

Heart disease risk same as a non-smoker.

In 15 Years
Full Body Repair

Full Body Repair

Most cancer risks and damage normalize.

In 20 Years
Life Extended

Life Extended

Up to 10 years added to life expectancy compared to smoking.

In 20 Years

Health improvements listed are general estimates and do not replace consultation with a healthcare provider

Health benefits of quitting smoking Timeline

Quitting smoking triggers powerful changes in your body & some even within just minutes. This timeline reveals the scientifically backed benefits of not smoking.

Explore how your body heals after you quit smoking and know what improves and when.

Short-Term Benefits
Short-Term:

Within days, heart rate improves, oxygen levels rise, and taste and smell start returning.

Medium-Term Benefits
Medium-Term:

Within weeks to months, breathing gets easier, lung function improves, and energy returns.

Long-Term Benefits
Long-Term:

After a year or more, your heart disease and cancer risks drop significantly.

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