How long does nicotine stay the body

Nicotine from tobacco stays in your system for 1-2 days from you last cigarette, but residual nicotine can stay in your system for up to two weeks. For more information, including information on withdrawal symptoms visit http://www.selfhelp…

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From 85–90 percent of nicotine in the blood is metabolized by the liver and excreted from the kidney rapidly. The estimated half-life for nicotine in the blood is two hours. However, smoking represents a multiple dosing situation with consi…

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Nicotine has a half-life of 2 hours. So, after 2 hours, there will be half as much in your system. 2 hours later there will be half that amount.

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After you quit smoking ciggarettes how long does nicotine stay in the body system???

Q: ive heard of jobs testing for nicotine use prior to employment. i was just curious if anyone knows how long nicotine stays in the body system?????

A: Months. Especially over prolonged exposure. Try drinking more cleansing drinks like tea and water. Also, epson salt baths help draw small amounts of nicotine and tar out of a person’s body through the skin.

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Q: My dad just got approved for a surgery and the surgeon knows he smokes and wants to do a chest x-ray and some kind of test to check for nicotine before he will do the surgery. He was a heavy smoker for over 20 years and has cut down to only 2 cigarettes a day if even. He now needs to quit completely. If he quits now, and does the test in 2 weeks, will it still show up? How long does it stay in your body?

A: too long

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A: After 48 hs, there’s no left nicotine in the body. But, I guess that your question scope was a little bit broader, wasn’t it?In that case, have a look to the “Beneficial health changes when you stop smoking”Stop smoking and the body will begin to repair the damage done almost immediately, kick-starting a series of beneficial health changes that continue for years.The information below is organized as follows:* Time since quitting* Beneficial health changes that take place20 minutesBlood pressure and pulse rate return to normal.8 hoursNicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half, oxygen levels return to normal.24 hoursCarbon monoxide will be eliminated from the body.Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.48 hoursThere is no nicotine left in the body.Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.72 hoursBreathing becomes easier.Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.2 – 12 weeksCirculation improves.3 – 9 monthsCoughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as lung function is increased by up to 10%.1 year Risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.10 yearsRisk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker.15 yearsRisk of heart attack falls to the same as someone who has never smoked.