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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Eight people on the ground were injured, including five who were treated for smoke inhalation, officials said.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 25 May 2025
One was taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Officials earlier said that no one from the affected homes was transported for medical attention, but at a later briefing, police officer Anthony Carrasco said five people from a single family were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, the AP reported.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 22 May 2025
The man, whose age was not available, was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 25 May 2025
One was taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Officials earlier said that no one from the affected homes was transported for medical attention, but at a later briefing, police officer Anthony Carrasco said five people from a single family were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, the AP reported.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 22 May 2025
The man, whose age was not available, was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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