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 was not injured, but another person sleeping in another room did receive treatment for smoke inhalation.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
The man was suffering from smoke inhalation and exposure to the fire, according to the department.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
That resident was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
Over 155 additional people were injured, 20 of whom are currently in critical condition, due to burns, smoke inhalation, and a stampede that took place when attendees tried to escape the Club Pulse concert.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
The man was suffering from smoke inhalation and exposure to the fire, according to the department.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
That resident was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
Over 155 additional people were injured, 20 of whom are currently in critical condition, due to burns, smoke inhalation, and a stampede that took place when attendees tried to escape the Club Pulse concert.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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