Moneycontrol News | May 31, 2024
Immediate impact: Blood pressure and pulse rate begin to normalise
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Short-term effects: Breath starts to smell better. There may be some irritability and anxiety, but these can be managed
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Significant improvement: Risk of heart attack starts to decrease. Carbon monoxide levels in the blood drop, and oxygen levels improve significantly
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Antioxidant boost: The body has higher levels of vitamin C and antioxidants, which help in healing. Sense of smell and taste improve
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Enhanced physical health: Exercise capacity improves, and blood circulation and oxygen levels are better
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Withdrawal relief: Nicotine withdrawal effects subside, and the body's healing capacity increases
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Lung function improvement: The lungs begin to heal by regaining cilia, the natural cleaning system that removes tar, mucus, and dust
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Cough reduction: Chronic cough begins to improve significantly
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Cardiac health: The risk of heart disease is halved
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Cancer risk reduction: Risks of cancers, like lung cancer, are drastically reduced. Abnormal cells in the lungs return to normal
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Stroke and heart disease risk: The risk of stroke or heart disease becomes equivalent to that of a non-smoker
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