Table 1.

Main causes of respiratory tract damage

Inhalation of irritating substances resulting in bronchospasm.

Bronchospasm due to an allergic hypersensitivity to inhaled fumes

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Damage to the respiratory centre from electrical burns

Oedema of the first airway in the case of facial and neck burns

Extensive thoracic burn that restricts its movement

Hypoxia for burns occurring in closed environments