Perhaps you ve already felt the damage caused by smoking in your own body shortness of breath, long-lasting chest colds, and morning smoker s cough. Smoking can increase the severity of asthma and is the overwhelming cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . The good news is that your body begins to mend itself within minutes of smoking your last cigarette. The facts below are very encouraging and may motivate you to quit now and stay smoke-free. 20 minutes after your last cigarette Blood pressure drops to normal.
Pulse rate drops to normal.
Temperature of hands and feet increases to normal. 8 hours after your last cigarette Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal. Oxygen level in blood increases to normal. 24 hours after your last cigarette Chance of heart attack decreases. 48 hours after your last cigarette Ability to smell and taste is enhanced.