Arif has recently quit smoking. What benefit can he expect to occur within a few hours of quitting?

After quitting smoking, carbon monoxide in the blood begins to fall, allowing blood oxygen levels to return to normal within about 8–12 hours. Improved liver health and a lower heart-disease risk take longer, while coughing and congestion may take weeks to improve. The expected benefit within a few hours is normal blood oxygen levels.

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