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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The assault left four members dead and numerous others physically injured, some from gunshots, others by smoke inhalation and still others gashed and bleeding from shrapnel and shards of glass.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The wrongful death lawsuit, filed Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court by Carl and Noelle Tsukahara, claims their daughter survived the initial collision with only minor injuries but died from smoke inhalation and burns after becoming trapped inside the vehicle.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
One person at the scene was also treated for smoke inhalation.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
One person was evaluated on the scene for possible smoke inhalation, said Sergeant Erik Mendez of the Tolleson Police Department.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The wrongful death lawsuit, filed Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court by Carl and Noelle Tsukahara, claims their daughter survived the initial collision with only minor injuries but died from smoke inhalation and burns after becoming trapped inside the vehicle.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
One person at the scene was also treated for smoke inhalation.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
One person was evaluated on the scene for possible smoke inhalation, said Sergeant Erik Mendez of the Tolleson Police Department.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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