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According to the American Lung Association, within an hour of quitting vape or cigarette smoking your body begins to repair from the damage. Some of the immediate benefits that are felt are a lower heart rate, lower carbon monoxide in your body, and lowers the risk of a heart attack and stroke. The benefits continue to grow for each hour and day you abstain from this habit. The below resources will assist you in this journey.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Smoking Cessation Evidence and Resources
AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians to help counsel their patients on tobacco cessation.
Phone: 301.427.1364
The CDC’s Quit Smoking page within the Tips From Former Smokers campaign offers practical tools, personal stories, evidence based guidance, and expert guidance to help individuals quit smoking and improve their health.
Phone: 800.QUIT.NOW (800.784.8669)
State resources and QuitLine.
Phone: 217.782.4977
Health risks and quitting support.
Phone: 800.422.6237
Support and education for lung health.
Phone: 888.880.5864 (888.880.LUNG)
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