Find out how quickly you'll notice the benefits of quitting
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20 minutes
Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal.
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8 hours
Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half, oxygen levels return to normal.
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24 hours
Carbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
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48 hours
There is no nicotine in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.
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72 hours
Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.
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2-12 weeks
Your circulation improves.
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3-9 months
Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function increases by up to 10%.
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5 years
Risk of heart attacks falls to about half compared to a person who is still smoking.
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10 years
Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.
Smokefree Helpline
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Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Patches, gums and other stop smoking medicines
Stop smoking medicines and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products can double your chance of quitting.
The benefits of quitting
Quitting isn't easy, but when you see the drastic improvements to your life and health, you'll want to set your action plan going as quickly as you can.
