What may be happening in your body
- Lung function and circulation keep improving.
- Coughing and breathlessness continue to ease.
- Immune function is improving, so infections may be less frequent.
How you might feel
- Few cravings, mostly linked to strong triggers
- More energy for exercise
- Better sleep
Tips for today
- Try a new activity that would have been harder as a smoker.
- Keep an eye on weight with regular walking.
- Help someone else who is trying to quit.
Milestones you have already reached
- 20 minutes: heart rate and blood pressure drop
- 12 hours: carbon monoxide in your blood returns to normal
- 2 days: taste and smell start to improve
- 3 days: breathing may feel easier as airways relax
- 2 weeks: circulation and lung function begin to improve
- 1 month: coughing and shortness of breath start to decrease
What comes next
- 1 year: risk of coronary heart disease is about half a smoker's
- 5 years: stroke risk can fall to that of a non-smoker
Money saved after 2 months
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 60 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹10,800 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $270 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £480 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$1,200 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.