I read it takes 24 hours for carbon monoxide to be eliminated from the body once you stop smoking and lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris after that same amount of time. But, when they say debris, I don't think they mean tar. There's no way tar would be eliminated from my lungs after just 24 hours. I know it takes years. But, if I started exercising more perhaps...Or if I went into a steam room every day (I know those things clean your lungs from toxins), etc. I'm quitting and I haven't been smoking hardcore for that long (maybe 3 or 4 years), but I also read it takes 15 YEARS for the risk of heart attack to fall to the same as someone who has never smoked! Please help.
2006-08-13 14:24:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes.
The best way? To never smoke again. Forget about the 15 years, the moment you quit, the moment you put out your last cigarette is the moment you become healthier. Every minute smoke-free counts because the body is armed with a magnificent immune system that does its best to take good care of the body and being smoke-free you aid your body to recover faster from the damages done to it by the smoke.
Don't worry, your body will regenerate itself and with a healthy lifestyle (working out, good diet, less stress, etc) your chances of heart disease or any other disease in general will be significantly reduced.
So be happy and proud that you've taken the first step in recognizing the bad effects of cigarette smoke and just take further steps in continuing to stay smoke-free!
Read up on it and arm yourself with knowledge.
You can do this!
Best of luck : )
2006-08-13 14:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by devvet 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
one puff? no. not at all... however, if you have been around anyone who does smoke.. then you probably do have a noticable amount of tar build up in your lungs.. it comes second hand which is worse then first hand smoke.. you know that one puff you talking about.. understand?
2016-03-27 00:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly exercise will cause your lungs to work more and they'll want to get in shape for you. Maybe you could try out some deep breathing exercises; they feel better than nicotine.
2006-08-13 14:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by zouninorusarusan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about checking out a local health spa where they have those pure oxygen machines? I know there's one in my town and you just sit down and breathe in pure oxygen for ten minutes or so for a certain price. It might help! Good luck and don't give up (smoking is bad!!).
2006-08-13 14:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off you have to quit smoking. And yes, exercising really helps alot, along with drinking plenty of water. They both help.
2006-08-13 14:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by whtecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots and lots of water. The rest is up to Father Time, and your not smoking anymore. GOOD LUCK WITH IT!!
2006-08-13 14:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use nicotine patches and quit smokin altogether
2006-08-13 14:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by Vega$ guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋