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inhalation

[in-huh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɪn həˈleɪ ʃən /




NOUN
drag
Synonyms
NOUN
respiration
Synonyms




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The siblings, who succumbed to smoke inhalation, were found in the living room about seven feet apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

More than 200 crew members were assessed for smoke inhalation and later returned to duty after the fire broke out on 2 March, US officials said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In addition to the injured security guard, 30 law enforcement officers were being treated for smoke inhalation, according to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

He managed to escape, but he was placed in a medically induced coma to aid recovery from smoke inhalation and hospitalized for six days.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

An inhalation room treated the respiratory system and asthma, and there were detoxifying baths using mud from the nearby springs.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson