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The act of taking in breath. Inhalation results from the negative pressure in the lungs caused by contraction of the diaphragm, which causes it to move downwards and to expand the chest cavity. The resulting flow of air into the lungs restores a pressure equal to that of the atmosphere.
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Also called inspiration
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He was hospitalized and put into an induced coma due to smoke inhalation.
From Los Angeles Times
This approach, the memo said, was critical in identifying harmful substances that “pose exposure hazards via ingestion, inhalation of dust, or through garden/food production.”
From Los Angeles Times
They were able to make their way out of the burning property and have been treated for smoke inhalation.
From BBC
The research team is continuing its work to better understand how flu spreads through inhalation and under what conditions that transmission is most likely.
From Science Daily
Other approaches include sulphur-thermal-water inhalation and enzymatically liberated salmon oil, both of which lowered CRP levels and helped restore the lung's protective barrier.
From Science Daily
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