What happens to my body when I stop smoking?
  • Within 20 minutes, your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal levels.
  • Within 8 hours, the oxygen in your blood rises to a normal level.
  • Within three days, breathing becomes easier.
  • From 2 weeks to 3 months later, your circulation improves and you will have more energy.

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