Your Health Recovery
See how your body heals itself from the first 20 minutes to a smoke-free future.
20 minutes
Heart rate stabilises
Your heart rate and blood pressure begin to return to normal. This reduces strain on the heart.
12 hours
Blood is cleansed
Carbon monoxide levels in the blood fall. Oxygen transport improves, helping your body receive the oxygen it needs.
2–12 weeks
Lung recovery
The body continues to heal. Blood circulation and lung function improve, making movement and exercise easier.
9 months
Cilia regrow
Coughing and shortness of breath decrease. The cilia, tiny hair-like structures in the lungs, recover, helping clear mucus and lower the risk of infection.
1 year
Lower heart disease risk
The risk of heart disease is reduced by half compared with people who continue to smoke.
5 years
Reduced stroke risk
Your risk of stroke becomes similar to that of someone who has never smoked.
10 years
Reduced risk of cancer
After ten years without smoking, the risk of lung cancer falls by around 50%. The risk of other cancers, including mouth, throat, oesophagus, bladder, cervix and pancreas, is also significantly reduced.
15 years
Full recovery
Your risk of heart disease returns to the level of someone who has never smoked.
We provide a direct line
You will have a direct way to reach your doctor so you never feel alone during a difficult moment.
Contact us at: IAC (028) 35 11 33 33
Your recovery can start today
Speak privately with our specialists and receive personalised guidance to begin your smoke-free journey.
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