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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Ingestion of excessively hot food or drink can cause supraglottic thermal burns.
  • Severe edema from these burns may lead to fatal airway obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a case of supraglottic thermal burns.
  • To discuss conservative management strategies and potential complications.

Main Methods:

  • A case report of an adult male presenting with symptoms after consuming hot rice soup.
  • Clinical examination including video laryngoscopy of the upper airway.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with sore throat and hoarseness.
  • Video laryngoscopy revealed suspected thermal burns near the epiglottis, with no foreign bodies found.
  • Conservative measures were initiated to manage edema.

Conclusions:

  • Supraglottic thermal burns require careful evaluation and management.
  • While conservative treatment can reduce edema, severe cases may progress to complete airway obstruction.
  • Awareness of potential severe complications is crucial for healthcare providers.