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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She and the man were both taken to Stanthorpe Hospital to receive treatment for smoke inhalation. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Autopsy reports found that Nelson, Tsukahara and Dixon suffered severe burns and died from smoke inhalation rather than injuries caused by the initial impact. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Currao said at least seven MTA subway workers were treated for smoke inhalation. Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 One person was being evaluated for possible smoke inhalation injuries. Jose Fabian, CBS News, 4 Aug. 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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