I recently quit smoking and I'm very proud of myself because it was the hardest thing I have ever done. Now that I think I'm in the clear from going back to it, I'm wondering if my lungs will undue the damage I have done to them and how long it will take. I smoked for about 19 years.
2007-06-27 07:27:21 · 12 answers · asked by yankeegirl 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Congratulations!
There are three general areas of damage caused by cigarettes:
- Functional problems. Things like no taste, no smell, hacking cough, energy level will return within a few days after quitting smoking.
- Cancer and heart disease. The risk of cancer drops gradually after quitting, and levels out after about 5 years at only slightly more than the average person. In other words, if you quit for at least 5 years and don't get cancer in that time, your chances of getting it are then only a little more than the average person. Similar arguments hold for your risk of heart disease.
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - Emphysema, which is destruction of the walls of the alveoli, will never recover, but it will get worse with continued smoking. Chronic bronchitis, which is damage to the walls of the bronchioles, will sometimes get better, but again, it will get worse with continued smoking.
If that's not reason enough to quit smoking I don't know what else is. Good luck and congratulations again!
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2014-09-13 07:02:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
THE DAY you quit smoking, is THE DAY the risk of getting cancer goes down. However, your lungs take 7-8 years to recover. but maybe getting in shape and eating healthier, and getting outside more will speed up the process.
Have a peppermint each time you crave a cigarette, the craving will go away.
And to have lots of water, and the nicotine will wash out
Make sure you get a lot of fresh air and exercise, it will help your brain recover
have faith
2007-06-28 14:46:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your lungs will repair themselves. However, they will never be as efficient as they were before you started smoking. Give it a few years, and your lungs will be as good as they can get.
Congratulations on quitting. I hope you understand what an amazing accomplishment that this is! Good luck in your "healthier" future!
2007-06-27 12:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on quitting - I quit 3 years ago. I'm not sure but I think it takes 1 year for every 5 you smoke, so in your case approx 4 years.
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2017-02-16 03:19:56 · answer #8 · answered by Valerie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya totally! at the most 5 years. congrats!
2007-06-27 07:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will repair in a very few years. Unlikely that you have any permanent damage.
I know the feeling.
2007-06-27 07:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋