According to the American Cancer Society, below are some of the changes that take place in your body after you quit smoking…

WITHIN 20 MINUTES
Body temperature of feet and hands increase to normal
Pulse rate drops to normal rate
Blood pressure drops to normal

AFTER 12 HOURS
Pulse rate will slow and skin temperature increases
Oxygen level in blood increases to normal
Carbon Monoxide level in blood drops to normal

AFTER 24 HOURS
Chance of heart attack decreases due to improved cardiac function and circulation
Fine motor coordination will improve

AFTER 48 HOURS
Nerve endings start regenerating, therefore your sense of smell and taste is enhanced

AFTER 72 HOURS
Bronchial tubes relax, making breathing easier
Lung capacity increases

WITHIN 2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS
Circulation, stamina, and walking improves
Lung function increases up to 30%

1 TO 9 MONTHS
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease
Cilium starts to regenerate in lungs, and increasing the ability to reduce infection
Energy increases

1 YEAR
Risk of heart disease decreases 90%
Heart will have returned to nearly normal condition

10 TO 15 YEARS
Risk of lung, tongue, and throat cancer will be roughly the same as if you had never smoked!