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Originally Posted by Blasphemy.
Does anybody know how long it takes for your body to detoxify the nicotine in your body? Or how long will it take to rejuvinate your lungs, or will they always be in rough shape? I'd really like to start running or something along those lines.
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I think I remember a video in health class that said that it could take up to a decade for a heavy, long-time smoker to totally clean his or her lungs out. But eventually, it does go back to normal. Keep in mind this is a health class video, not always the most reliable source.
For me quiting smoking did nothing for my lung capacity or fittness, but that's my own fault. At the same time I quit my class schedule changed so I basically didn't leave the house 3 or 4 days a week. This actualy made quiting easier, as I'd never smoked in my home and mostly smoked when walking to or from something. Still not good for the ol' physical fitness.
So my advice would be to get out there and run now. Your lungs and body will catch up, a bit slower then if you'd never smoked but they will. And the exercise will make quitting easier (or so I'm told).