
12/01/2025
Stopping smoking can significantly improve your health in ways you might not
expect.
Once you stop smoking, some of the benefits are immediate and some
are longer term:
✅ After 20 minutes: Pulse rate starts to return to normal.
✅ After 8 hours: Oxygen levels are recovering and harmful carbon monoxide in
the blood is reduced by half.
✅ After 48 hours: The body has flushed out all carbon monoxide, the lungs start to
clear out mucus and the ability to taste and smell is improved.
✅ After 72 hours: Bronchial tubes begin to relax, breathing becomes easier, and
energy levels increase.
✅ After 2-12 weeks: Blood is pumping to the heart and muscles better because
circulation has improved.
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📱 Text 'QUIT' to 66777
💻 www.Bromley.gov.uk/StopSmoking