Benefits of quitting smoking

As well as reducing your risk from infections such as COVID-19, there are many other health benefits to quit smoking:

• 8 hours after your last cigarette, your oxygen levels return to normal
• 72 hours after your last cigarette, your breathing becomes easier
• 3 to 9 months after your last cigarette, lung function increases by up to 10%
• By quitting smoking you’ll be saving money

For a fuller list of health-related benefits of quitting smoking visit the NHS website. 

Watch the video below to find out more:

Page last updated: 26 October 2023