Smoke inhalation occurs when a person breathes in particles and chemicals from a fire. This may irritate or damage the respiratory system. In some cases, it may also cause poisoning or asphyxiation.

Less than a week after the passing of Anne Heche, the L.A. County Coroner's Office has revealed her cause of death. The actress died Aug. 11 at the age of 53 after five days in the hospital ...

Steam inhalation won’t directly treat an illness, but it can help loosen mucus and decrease irritation in your sinuses. This can be helpful for relieving symptoms such as a stuffy nose due to ...

Seven people were hospitalized with minor injuries on after inhaling what officials are calling an 'unknown substance' from an American Airlines aircraft at a North Carolina airport on June 27.