Inhalation injury is an acute insult of the respiratory tract, caused by steam or toxic inhalants. A suspicion of inhalation trauma (closed-space exposure, facial burns, etc.) is an indication for an immediate endotracheal intubation. Precise objective case history is also very important point for making the diagnosis. Up-to-date methods of examination in case suspicion of inhalation injury are described in our contribution. The main therapeutical points are mentioned as well.

        Key words: inhalation injury, lung oedema, respiratory insufficiency in burns, bronchoscopy in burns