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Smoke Inhalation

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Smoke Inhalation Definition

Common names:

Inhaled Smoke
Smoke Inhalation

A person with smoke inhalation has inhaled poisonous gasses and soot from a fire.

Many substances in smoke are toxic to the human body. The toxicity can be direct damage to the lungs and airways, or poisoning that occurs when a chemical is absorbed by the lungs.

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Last Updated: Sep 9, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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