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How long does it take for tobacco to leave your body system?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Nicotine: Nicotine metabolizes quickly in the body. Usually within 8 hours, also it depends on the amount someone smokes. The effects of smoking like if someone had copd- reversal of lung function may take 3- 6 months( provided there is not already a structural damage).

Answered 9/15/2018

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Nicotine effects: Phsyical nicotine withdrawl is complete usually 72 hrs or so from stopping. But blood tests can still detect evidence of smoking 7 to 10 days later. Urine tests can find evidence 3 to 4 days after stopping.

Answered 3/3/2020

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