The difference between these lungs isn’t pretty, but the message is clear.

Here’s some amazing things that happen to a body within days of quitting.

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Sep 5, 2014

I’m not into telling people what they should or shouldn’t do.

Some of my friends smoke, they have their reasons, and I’m not judging. But they also like info because a few want to quit someday.

Take a quick peek at this healthy lung vs. a smoker’s lung. Then check out the good news below.

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Now for the good news! The body begins its recovery immediately after quitting.

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The difference between these lungs isn’t pretty, but the message is clear.

I’m not into telling people what they should or shouldn’t do.

Take a quick peek at this healthy lung vs. a smoker’s lung. Then check out the good news below.

Now for the good news! The body begins its recovery immediately after quitting.

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