What may be happening in your body
- Your lungs' cleaning hairs (cilia) are starting to recover, which can bring a cough as mucus clears.
- Circulation is improving.
- Food is starting to taste better.
How you might feel
- A mild cough
- Fewer, shorter cravings
- Tiredness as your body adjusts
Tips for today
- Count the money you've saved so far and plan a reward.
- Start a daily walk; it eases cravings and stress.
- Be wary of 'just one'; it usually restarts the cycle.
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 5 days
| If you smoked 10 a day | Saved after 5 days |
|---|---|
| India (₹18 per cigarette) | ₹900 |
| United States ($0.45 each) | $22 |
| United Kingdom (£0.80 each) | £40 |
| Australia (A$2 each) | A$100 |
Get your own live figure, in your currency, on the quit smoking tracker.