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Quitting smoking at 40 aft 26 years @ 1/2 pack day clear chest ct and pulm func test 1 yr ago looking for positive words on benefit of quitting now?
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Smoking: first congratulations on stoping smoking!! It seems your studies are good they may deteriorate slightly due to the previous smoking but thats where is stops, You have prevented any further damage that would have occurred and some of the above mentioned possible damage may resolve. Again GOOD FOR YOU!!
Answered 9/5/2014
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Quitting now will...: Minimize your chances of sudden death now, decrease your heart rate to normal in 20 minutes, decrease your BP to normal in 2 hours, normalize your O2 levels in 12 hours, start decreasing your risk of heart attack in 24 hours, allow sense of smell to improve in 48 hours, improve your lung function in 2-3 weeks, and decrease your risk of heart disease by 50% in 1 year: http://www.healthline.com
Answered 9/14/2014
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