benefits of stopping tobacco use Join millions people who have quit smoking with Stoptober Watch what happens when you

Make a plan Before your quit date, throw away all your cigarettes before you start

Heres what to expect: After 20 minutes your pulse rate will already be returning to normal After 8 hours Carbon monoxide and oxygen levels in blood start returning to normal (similar to those who have never smoked) After 48 hours Sense of taste and smell improves After 72 hours energy levels can start to increase Between 2-12 weeks Less coughing and shortness of breath Between 3-9 months Any coughs, wheezing of breathing problems start to improve After 1 year Risks of coronary heart disease (CHD) are cut by half NHS Lanarkshires Quit Your Way team is there for anyone who is thinking of quitting smoking by offering 12-weeks of free support, as well as posting nicotine replacement products to all Lanarkshire residents at their home, including patients and NHS Lanarkshire staff

Stopping these habits also improves your energy, sense of taste and smell, and saves money

Withdrawal symptoms, including strong urges to smoke, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and general discomfort, are common and can be challenging to overcome

A service run by South Tees Hospitals and Public Health South Tees, supporting patients in their fitness, health and wellbeing before a planned operation or treatment

(8, 9, 10) In fact, most cancer centers now encourage mind-body practices for those undergoing treatment as it is now recognized that uncontrolled stress has a negative impact on our system and prevents optimal healing