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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While some people died in the fire of smoke inhalation, others, including the 33-year-old prophet, suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office said Fabian Camero died of smoke inhalation.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Two people were transported to an area hospital, including a resident for possible smoke inhalation and a firefighter who suffered a minor injury, according to fire officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
The children — including the infant — and both law enforcement officers were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but are all expected are to be OK, according to officials.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office said Fabian Camero died of smoke inhalation.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Two people were transported to an area hospital, including a resident for possible smoke inhalation and a firefighter who suffered a minor injury, according to fire officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
The children — including the infant — and both law enforcement officers were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but are all expected are to be OK, according to officials.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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