How long does it take for your lungs to clear out when u quit smoking? -
It depends on how long you were a smoker. Go for runs as this is a kind of karma.
Just don-t start again as it can get tempting especially when you-re drunk.
Depending on how long you have smoked for and how many cigarettes you smoked a day, you might NEVER regain normal lung function. It is quite simple - smoking kills people - that-s all there is to it.
People are to be commended for giving up this appalling habit, but in many cases the damage can already be done when you stop smoking and the damage can be permanent.
I know this from this happening to a family member - so I am not making this up.
Within 8 hours, carbon monoxide level drops in your body and oxygen level in your blood increases to normal.
Within 48 hours, your chances of having a heart attack start to go down and your sense of smell and taste begin to improve.
Within 72 hours, bronchial tubes relax making breathing easier and lung capacity increases.
Within 2 weeks to 3 months, circulation improves and lung functioning increases up to 30%.
Within 6 months, coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness and shortness of breath improve.
Within 1 year, risk of smoking-related heart attack is cut in half.
Within 10 years, risk of dying from lung cancer is cut in half.
Within 15 years, risk of dying from a heart attack is equal to a person who never smoked.
After 1 year, most of the effects are gone. I believe it takes about 5 years for them to recover completely. I quit smoking 1 year ago and I feel great.