Tuesday, January 11, 2005

What affect does it have on the circulatory system when a smoker stops smoking? ? -

What affect does it have on the circulatory system when a smoker stops smoking? ? -

in 20 minutes Your heart rate drops.

in 12 hours The carbon monoxide (a gas that can be toxic) in your blood drops to normal.

in 2 weeks to 3 months Your heart attack risk begins to drop and your lungs are working better.

in 1 to 9 months Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease and your lungs start to function better, lowering your risk of lung infection.

in 1 year Your risk for heart disease is half that of a smoker-s.

in 5 years Your risk of having a stroke is the same as someone who doesn-t smoke.

in 10 years Your risk of dying from lung cancer is half that of a smoker-s. Your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas also decreases.

n 15 years Your risk of heart disease is now the same as someone who doesn-t smoke.i don-t know yet but I-m gonna quit or get out in the freezing snow we have now to keep the smoking going,ho ho ho.
What affect does it have on the circulatory system when a smoker stops smoking? ? -