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Question:
What Happens To One's Body After They Quit Smoking?
Answer:
Within 12 hours after you have your last cigarette, your
body will begin to heal itself. The levels of carbon monoxide and nicotine
in your system will decline rapidly, and your heart and lungs will begin to
repair the damage caused by cigarette smoke. Within a few days you will
probably begin to notice some remarkable changes in your body. Your sense of
smell and taste may improve. You will breath easier, and your smoker's hack
will begin to disappear, although you may notice that you will continue to
cough for a while.
As your body begins to repair itself, instead of feeling
better right away, you may feel worse for a while. It's important to
understand that healing is a process - it begins immediately, but it
continues over time.
You've significantly reduced your risk of death from
heart disease, stroke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and several kinds of
cancer - not just lung cancer.
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