What may be happening in your body
- You're past the nicotine peak, and your body is adjusting to working without it.
- Breathing keeps getting easier.
- Taste and smell continue to improve.
How you might feel
- Cravings come less often but can still be strong
- Mood swings and impatience
- Bigger appetite
Tips for today
- Notice which situations still trigger cravings and plan around them.
- Keep healthy snacks nearby.
- Tell people around you how you're doing; support helps.
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
What comes next
- 2 weeks: circulation and lung function begin to improve
- 1 month: coughing and shortness of breath start to decrease
Money saved after 4 days
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 4 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹720 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $18 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £32 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$80 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.