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

Modesto Fire said firefighters used specialized oxygen masks designed for pets to treat the animals for smoke inhalation. —Richard Ramos, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026

Twenty-five launch crew workers were treated for smoke inhalation at the Cape Kennedy dispensary in the aftermath of the futile rescue attempt. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026

One occupant was able to escape, but suffered severe smoke inhalation and was transported to a local hospital, where they’re listed in stable but critical condition, the release said. —Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026

The person went by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. —Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026

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