Smoke Inhalation Smoke Inhalation 05/20/20 “Why is smoke inhalation bad?” When smoke occurs, whether it be from wildfires or a kitchen accident, particulate matter is released. If this is trapped indoors, then people can breathe it in and develop problems from Smoke Inhalation. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Earth/Climate scienceEngineering