I started to run track at school but i have recentally quit smoking...? -
how long will it take for my lungs to get back to they way they were before i stared smoking? i have smoked for about 2 years at 1 pack a day. i quit like 2 days ago.
You have made a very wise decision. Remember quitting smoking is not a problem but sticking on your resolve requires some effort. Be careful, don-t start smoking again:
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Following info would answer your question:
20 Minutes After Quitting: Your heart rate drops.
12 hours After Quitting: Carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
2 Weeks to 3 Months After Quitting: Your heart attack risk begins to drop.Your lung function begins to improve.
1 to 9 Months After Quitting: Your Coughing and shortness of breath decrease.
1 Year After Quitting: Your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s.
5 Years After Quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker’s 5-15 years after quitting.
10 Years After Quitting: Your lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker’s. Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases.
15 Years After Quitting: Your risk of coronary heart disease is back to that of a nonsmoker’s
5 to 10 years for recovery
sorry to tell you, but just one cigarette can cause damage. You may never get your lungs completely back.
first off, you will start smoking again you stupid addict. dont you know what it does to you and it is nasty. who likes a girl who smokes?no guy likes that cause its nasty and your lungs will never be the same as they used to because smoking does permanent damage to your lungs just like it permanently kills brain cells.
Probably many weeks or months of hard work before you can be able to breathe well enough for such physical activities. It takes that long for an out of shape person who has never smoked before. I-m not trying to discourage you from quiting and taking up track. Good job and good luck.
Sorry that I cannot specifically answer this.