With the development of research and technology, it has been found that tobacco products are not only responsible for an increased risk of lung cancer, but also of cancers of the kidney, pancreas or cervix. After nicotine withdrawal, the body slowly cleanses itself of this substance.
Quitting smoking – when is the risk of cancer reduced?
It is important to emphasise that the risk of cancer decreases.
The risk of lung cancer halves 10 years after quitting smoking.
The risk of cancer of the larynx and oral cavity decreases significantly after 10 years.
The risk of bladder cancer decreases already a few years after smoking cessation.
It should be emphasised that the positive aspects of quitting tobacco products can be seen much earlier. Already within a few tens of minutes after smoking a cigarette, the heart rate slows down. Interestingly, 8 to 12 hours after smoking a cigarette, the concentration of nicotine and carbon monoxide in the body decreases significantly.
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Blood test and smoking of tobacco products
Refrain from using tobacco products before going for a blood test. The results of a study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology showed that smoking tobacco products can affect the results of leukocytes, neutrophilia, lymphocytes, monocytes, haemoglobin or mean blood cell volume index.
Furthermore, subsequent studies have shown a negative effect of nicotine on oxidative stress levels. It is worth noting here that the average persistence time of nicotine in the body is between 16 and 20 hours.
Phases of nicotine withdrawal
20 minutes after smoking – the body begins to (gradually) cleanse itself of nicotine and carbon monoxide.
2 to 4 hours after smoking – improved circulation. The addict may feel the need to smoke.
8 to 12 hours after smoking – the body is already removing much of the nicotine and carbon monoxide from the body.
24 hours after smoking – nicotine and carbon monoxide have been completely removed from the body and the addict, begins to feel stimuli more strongly.
3 days after smoking – the addict may experience severe headaches and craving for a cigarette.
2 weeks after smoking – strong and unpleasant symptoms disappear.
1 month after smoking – improvement in appearance of skin and respiratory system – body cleanses itself of toxins.
3 months after smoking – smoker’s cough disappears.
6 months after smoking – immunity increases, lungs are increasingly cleansed.
9 months after smoking – lungs return to function.
5 years after smoking – risk of many diseases decreases.