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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Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Salt & Stone’s best-selling santal and vetiver scent brings the aroma of a crackling bonfire, minus the excessive smoke inhalation. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 Metro Fire of Sacramento Two adults suffered minor smoke inhalation and were evaluated at the scene. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Four residents, including three adults and a 9-year-old child, were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and other injuries. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 All three occupants were evaluated for smoke inhalation at the scene and were taken to an area hospital, according to fire officials. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smoke inhalation

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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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