Short-term vs Long-Term Version en ligne Identify the health condition as either a short-term or long-term effect of smoking tobacco. par Lauren Czarnowczan 1 Short-term Effects of Smoking 2 Long-term Effects of Smoking Increased heart rate Increased carbon monoxide in the lungs More coughs and colds Less oxygen to the brain Smelly hair Stained teeth, finger tips, and bad breath Decreased hand steadiness Skin temperature decreases Heart disease/heart attack Lung cancer Mouth, throat, tongue cancer COPD/Emphysema Stroke Gum disease/tooth loss Dry, discolored, wrinkled skin Poor muscle tone