Which of the following accounts for the most severe thermal burns of the airway?
A) Inhalation of toxic gases
B) Inhalation of radioactive particles in smoke
C) Inhalation of superheated steam
D) Inhalation of superheated air

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Inhalation of superheated steam can cause severe thermal burns of the airway as it can reach temperatures of up to 500°C (932°F) and causes damage to the mucosa lining the airway. The other options (A, B, and D) may also cause respiratory injury, but the thermal injury caused by superheated steam is generally considered the most severe.

Which of the Following Accounts for the Most Severe Thermal