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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Thirty-one cats died from smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze, and 12 other felines were rushed to a nearby emergency vet clinic for treatment.
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The dog was taken to be treated for smoke inhalation by a Lily’s employee.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
First responders took one person to the hospital due to smoke inhalation and another for a separate medical need.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Westminster Fire Department Three firefighters were also medically evaluated at the scene due to smoke inhalation.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
The dog was taken to be treated for smoke inhalation by a Lily’s employee.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
First responders took one person to the hospital due to smoke inhalation and another for a separate medical need.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Westminster Fire Department Three firefighters were also medically evaluated at the scene due to smoke inhalation.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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