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1 week without vaping

Not a badge — what has actually changed by 1 week without a vape, and who says so.

What has happened so far

  1. 20 minutes

    Heart rate settles

    Heart rate and blood pressure begin to normalise.

    NHS

  2. 8 hours

    Nicotine halved

    Blood nicotine levels have roughly halved.

    NHS

  3. 2 days

    Nicotine cleared

    Nicotine has left the body. Taste and smell sharpen.

    NHS

  4. 3 days

    Cravings peak

    Cravings usually peak around now, then start to fall away.

    NHS

  5. 7 days

    Mouth and throat ease

    Dry mouth, throat irritation and coughing commonly reduce.

    Commonly reported

What is next

2 weeks

Breathing easier

Wheezing and breathlessness commonly reduce.

Commonly reported

And what it has saved you

At the app's default of £4 a day, 1 week without a vape is about £25 you did not spend. Put in your own figure — it takes a second.

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General guidance, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor before making changes if you have any health concerns. The whole timeline.