Once you have entered your own information, set this page as your home page so that every time you open up an Internet Browser you will see how much you have accomplished. A friend of mine has given up smoking and to help him see how well he is doing, I put this page together.
Milestones
20 Minutes
Blood pressure drops to a level close to that before the last cigarette.
Temperature of hands and feet increases to normal.
8 hours
Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal.
Oxygen level in blood increases to normal.
24 Hours
Chance of heart attack decreases.
48 Hours
Nerve endings in the mouth and nose start to re-grow.
Ability to taste and smell improves.
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 to 9 Months
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease.
Cilia regain normal function in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, reduce infection.
Body's overall energy level increases.
1 year
Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker�s.
10 years
Lung cancer death rate is half that of a continuing smoker�s.
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidneys, and pancreas decreases.
15 years
Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker�s.
(Source:
American Cancer Society)
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