In 1 year

In the span of one year, Erik is in for some transformative shifts. Over the first 9 months, he can anticipate a reduction in coughing and shortness of breath as his lungs gear up for a thorough cleaning, boosting his immunity against infections. By the end of the year, his elevated risk of coronary heart disease will be slashed by half compared to if he had continued smoking.

Yet, he won’t need to wait for long – the first positive changes are set to appear much sooner: