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 woman was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital for smoke inhalation and a firefighter was also treated.
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Darius Johnson, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The woman is in critical condition, while the 4-year-old is recovering from smoke inhalation, authorities said.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Thirty-one cats died from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze, and 12 other felines were rushed to a nearby emergency vet clinic for treatment.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The dog was taken to be treated for smoke inhalation by a Lily’s employee.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
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Darius Johnson, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The woman is in critical condition, while the 4-year-old is recovering from smoke inhalation, authorities said.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Thirty-one cats died from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze, and 12 other felines were rushed to a nearby emergency vet clinic for treatment.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The dog was taken to be treated for smoke inhalation by a Lily’s employee.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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