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
His cause of death was “restraint asphyxia and the toxic effects of ketamine.”
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
In this, as in asphyxia from other causes, immediately resort to artificial respiration.
From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Calvin Cutter
