Fire smoke inhalation may contribute to intrabronchial inflammation, airway obstruction and impaired gas exchange. In this study the investigators will examine if the scope of inhalation injury can be assessed soon after hospital admission based on clinical markers, biochemical markers, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF), spirometry and bronchoscopy. At 6 months a lung function test and metacholine test will be performed to examine whether patients have developed increased bronchial hyperreactivity (asthma) or not after the initial fire smoke exposure.
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Positive metacholine test (bronchial hyperreactivity).
Timeframe: 6 months