Carbon monoxide level in the blood decreases to normal. Nerve endings start regrowing. Ability to taste and smell improves. Lung capacity increases. Cough, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease.
Lungs become cleaner and stronger and are better able to resist infection.
Lung cancer death rate similar to that of nonsmokers. The Advocacy Network is a way for you to tell your legislators what you think about Lung Health and Tobacco Issues. Sign up and receive Action Alerts via email or fax. Then contact your legislator with your informed opinion. Healthy Lungs Copyright 1998-2001 American Lung Association of Minnesota.