asphyxia

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The autopsy determined he died from asphyxia after aspirating on his own vomit, and that his death was accidental.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

A cause of death for Liliwen was given as asphyxia or a lack of oxygen during birth.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

In a statement read to the inquest jury, Home Office pathologist Dr Jennifer Bolton said Leah died from "traumatic asphyxia", but had "no natural disease".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

“Positional asphyxia doesn’t happen at all. In the field, it doesn’t happen,” Rose said in an interview at a regional training center in Sacramento.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

Mention need hardly be made here of respiratory obstruction from defective or injurious qualities of the air, threatening or producing asphyxia.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various