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Airway burn

Burns to the airway can be caused by inhaling smoke, steam, superheated air, or toxic fumes, often in a poorly ventilated space. Airway burns can be very serious since the rapid swelling of burned tissue in the airway can quickly block the flow of air to the lungs.


Airway burn



Review Date: 12/3/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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