1-9 months After Quitting Smoking

After 48 hours-
- Sense of smell and taste increases
- Nerve endings begin regrowth

After 72 hours-
- Breathing becomes easier after bronchial tubes relax
- Lung capacity increases

After 2-3 months-
- Lung ability increases by as much as 30%
- Circulation improves
- Walking is easier

Between 1 and 9 months-
- Body energy level increases
- Lungs increase their ability to handle mucus
- Shortness of breath decreases