Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death in victims of indoor fires.
Smoke inhalation injury refers to injury due to inhalation or exposure to hot gaseous products of combustion. This can cause serious respiratory complications
It is estimated that "50-80% of fire deaths are the result of smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns." The smoke injures or kills by a combination of thermal damage, poisoning and pulmonary irritation caused by ...
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