Chetan, ChinmayPatra, SaikatNaaz, AishaGupta, Girish2025-10-152025-10-152024https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/2733Chinmay Chetan Neonatologist, Department of Neonatology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248016, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2060-4763 Saikat Patra Neonatologist, Department of Neonatology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248016, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9413-4696 Aisha Naaz Paediatric Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248016, India. Girish Gupta Head of Department, Department of Paediatrics, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248008, India.Abstract: Steam inhalation is a traditional remedy used in all age groups for treating respiratory problems like cough, coryza, pharyngitis, bronchiolitis, etc. Though equivocally beneficial, should be avoided in neonates, due to the risk of burns if not used correctly. We present a case of a term neonate with scalds on his face due to steam inhalation, given by his mother, to treat cough and coryza. First and second-degree burns were present on the face. Oral, nasal cavities, and eyes were unaffected. Safe practices during steam inhalation are highlighted, which can prevent scalds and burns in the neonatal age group.en-USBurnssteam inhalationupper respiratory tract infectionArticle