smoke inhalation
noun
: a serious injury caused by breathing a lot of smoke
Several survivors of the fire are suffering from smoke inhalation.
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Fire officials said 10 people were taken to hospitals, including an 81-year-old woman who suffered smoke inhalation.
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Darius Johnson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
The home’s two residents were taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, and two firefighters were taken to be treated for minor burns, according to the post.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
The children’s father is being treated for smoke inhalation at a local hospital.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Fire crews evaluated the child for smoke inhalation at the scene before she was taken to a hospital for further care.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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Darius Johnson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
The home’s two residents were taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, and two firefighters were taken to be treated for minor burns, according to the post.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
The children’s father is being treated for smoke inhalation at a local hospital.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Fire crews evaluated the child for smoke inhalation at the scene before she was taken to a hospital for further care.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for smoke inhalation
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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