Question

Categorize the following effects of smoking as short term or long term effects(11 points) Short term effects of smoking Long term effects of smoking Chronic bronchitis Weakened immune system Yellow teeth Coughing Emphysema Wheezing Coronary heart disease Lung cancer Bad breath Shortness of breath Reduction of lung function and lung growth

Answer 1

Here’s the categorization of the effects of smoking into short-term and long-term effects:

**Short-term effects of smoking:**
1. Coughing
2. Wheezing
3. Bad breath
4. Yellow teeth
5. Shortness of breath

**Long-term effects of smoking:**
1. Chronic bronchitis
2. Emphysema
3. Weakened immune system
4. Coronary heart disease
5. Lung cancer
6. Reduction of lung function and lung growth

This classification highlights the immediate effects of smoking that can be experienced shortly after use versus the serious health consequences that develop over time with continued smoking.