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Benefits of Quitting

Benefits of Quitting
quit benefits 1
After 20 minutes

Pulse rate will be starting to return to normal.
quit benefits 2
After 8 hours

Oxygen levels are recovering and the harmful carbon monoxide levels in the blood will have reduced by half.
quit benefits 3
After 48 hours

All carbon monoxide is flushed out. Lungs are clearing out mucus and sense of taste and smell are improving.
quit benefits 4
After 72 hours

Breathing should feel easier as the bronchial tubes have started to relax. Energy levels will be increasing.
quit benefits 5
From 2 - 12 weeks

Blood will be pumping better through the heart and muscles because circulation will have improved.
quit benefits 6
After 3 - 9 months

Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as lung function increases by up to 10%.
quit benefits 7
After 1 year

The risk of heart attack will have halved compared to a smoker.
quit benefits 8
After 10 years

The risk of death from lung cancer will have halved compared to a smoker.
100%

of people would recommend our services to a friend or family member.

(based on 13 responses over previous 6 months)

“I stopped smoking nearly 15 years ago using Smokefree Liverpool. I unfortunately relapsed 5 years ago but was welcomed back into the service this year and thankfully I am Smokefree again. The past 12 months I was also dependent on a vape, but with the help and support of Jane at Smokefree Liverpool, I no longer use it. I visit on a weekly basis at my local GP and use a patch. Seeing my Carbon Monoxide levels drop in the CO monitor weekly is a big boost and keeps me going. I have also been putting money away each week and will treat myself soon. Thank you to all at Smokefree Liverpool for helping me succeed again.”

Smokefree Liverpool client