XLIV - Central-large-upper airway (incl. pharyngeal-nasal) involvement
Thermal (burns, frostbite), chemical or caustic injury on the face, mouth, tongue, pharynx or upper airway
Last update 28/07/2024
May occur via inhalation or contact of/with hot- or cold gases, fumes, explosiion, or material. May include facial injury, uvulitis, epiglottitis, tracheal inflammation or granulomas avulsion and chemical burns induced by aspirated iron sulfate or other pills. See also under IVs, VIIIk and XIbe