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By Chris Rowe
How Fast Do Lungs Recover After Quitting Smoking?
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By Chris Rowe
OverviewThe human body has an amazing ability to heal itself. This is clearly seen in ex-smokers. As soon as an individual stops smoking, his lungs begin to heal. Stopping smoking reduces a person’s risk of lung cancer and other lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.Three MonthsWithin three months of stopping smoking, the lung function (the amount and speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled) begins to improve.One yearDuring the first smoking-free year, the small hair-like cilia in the lungs improve their ability to move mucus and clean the lungs. Problems such as shortness of breath and coughing become less frequent.Ten YearsAfter 10 years of not smoking, a U.S. Surgeon General’s report shows that the risk of lung cancer drops to less than half that of an individual who smokes.WomenA Lung Health Study sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) showed that women’s lung function improved twice as much as men’s during the first year after stopping smoking.WarningAccording to a 2004 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report, “The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General,” former smokers will always have a higher risk of lung cancer than those who have never smoked.ResourcesreferenceNational Cancer Institute: Quitting SmokingreferenceWomen Benefit from Stopping SmokingreferenceAmerican Cancer Society: Guide to Quitting SmokingresourceCDC: Smoking and Tobacco Use: Cessation. The vaping industry is booming and in the past few years, one of the best ways to save your lungs is by checking out ejuice bundles . These bundles are a great way for vapers to get everything they need at an affordable price. With these kits you can find all sorts of different flavors that will satisfy your every craving!
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REFERENCE/RESOURCE: National Cancer Institute: Quitting Smoking
REFERENCE/RESOURCE: Women Benefit from Stopping Smoking
REFERENCE/RESOURCE: American Cancer Society: Guide to Quitting Smoking
