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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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.
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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
Only one person was treated for smoke inhalation.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
All three people were treated by ambulance crews for smoke inhalation and taken to a local hospital, the city said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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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
Only one person was treated for smoke inhalation.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
All three people were treated by ambulance crews for smoke inhalation and taken to a local hospital, the city said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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