smoke inhalation

noun

: a serious injury caused by breathing a lot of smoke

Several survivors of the fire are suffering from smoke inhalation.

Examples of smoke inhalation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Such incidents have led to property damages totaling more than $80,000, the CPSC noted, and one customer reported smoke inhalation. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Research shows links between smoke inhalation and rheumatic diseases, supporting my experience of exposure to wildfire smoke exacerbating joint pain. — Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026

The surviving puppies were treated using CPR and supplemental oxygen for their smoke inhalation, and they were later placed in the care of the Pikes Peak Humane Society. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Autopsy reports found that Nelson, Tsukahara and Dixon suffered severe burns and died from smoke inhalation rather than injuries caused by the initial impact. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for smoke inhalation

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