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 person was treated for smoke inhalation.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Weiss died of smoke inhalation, according to Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office reports.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Three other people were taken to a hospital, including two who suffered smoke inhalation and one who suffered an ankle injury, Coughlin said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
One adult resident was transported for smoke inhalation, and a firefighter was transported for evaluation of a minor injury, per the fire department.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Weiss died of smoke inhalation, according to Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office reports.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Three other people were taken to a hospital, including two who suffered smoke inhalation and one who suffered an ankle injury, Coughlin said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
One adult resident was transported for smoke inhalation, and a firefighter was transported for evaluation of a minor injury, per the fire department.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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