One day without nicotine is a step to health: how the body recovers after quitting smoking

Experts emphasize: the sooner a person quits smoking, the greater the health benefits. Even a day without nicotine is an important and valuable step, the Ministry of Health of the Pskov region said.

Tobacco smoke causes serious damage to the respiratory system: due to high temperature and an abundance of free radicals, the mucous membrane of the bronchi and respiratory tract is damaged. In addition, smoking provokes chronic inflammation, which over time can lead to the formation of fibrosis - scar tissue in the respiratory tract and other lung tissues.

Quitting cigarettes triggers recovery processes: the body gradually gets rid of the effects of toxic effects, and the functions of the respiratory system begin to improve. Every day without tobacco brings a person closer to better health and reduces the risk of serious diseases.