That only 13% of inhaled zanamivir is deposited in the lungs is not important: after inhalation, the zanamivir concentration throughout the respiratory tract is >10 μmol/L, orders of magnitude above the 50% inhibitory concentration (3 ).
The victims all died of smoke inhalation, the officials said.
Another family member, whose name was not released, was treated for smoke inhalation, the police said.
Most of the injuries were from smoke inhalation, the official said.
After inhalation, the invaders travel until they reach cavities deep within the lungs.
About a dozen other firefighters weretaken to hospitals for heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation, the chief added.
Mr. Decoteau was taken to Stony Brook University Medical Center for treatment of burns, and Mr. Ivory was treated for smoke inhalation, the police said.
Five firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation, the police said, and Ms. Lefkowitz, 47, was being treated for smoke inhalation at Elmhurst Hospital Center.
The woman, Francise Davis, of 1165 East 226th Drive, was pronounced dead at her home and another person was treated for smoke inhalation, the police said.
No injuries were reported among the people who were evacuated, but Officer Scott sustained a minor burn and both officers suffered smoke inhalation, the police said.
Two other siblings — a 4-year old and a 4-month old, Michael's twin — and the children's mother, 25, were treated for smoke inhalation, the police added.
