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Delhi Man Dies Choking On Momos, AIMS Issues Advisory “Chew Well And Swallow”
The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) has warned people about momos, India's most-loved snack, after the death of a 50-year-old man who choked on a momo. The advisory came after AIIMS forensic experts discovered the cause of the man's death as neurogenic cardiac arrest caused by choking of momos at the laryngeal inlet.
The medical body advised everyone to "chew well and swallow with care". The man was brought to Delhi AIIMS, dead. He was thought to be drunk and was consuming momos at a roadside shop, where he collapsed on the ground.
The post-mortem report says that a dumpling (momo is a type of steamed and filled dumpling) was discovered stuck in the man's windpipe opening, leading doctors to believe he died from choking on a momo.
What Is Choking?
Choking is a condition caused when an object partially or completely interrupts the pathway of air between the upper respiratory tract (nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx) and the windpipe.
It can occur at any age and anytime due to the obstruction of certain foreign objects like a food particle, a toy, a coin, or even a battery.
When an individual consumes something that is too large to pass through the food pipe (oesophagus) and accidentally slips into the windpipe (trachea), it can get stuck in the posterior hypopharynx (the bottom part of the throat that connects the food pipe and windpipe), leading to respiratory tract blockage.
Choking needs immediate medical attention as it may cause the sudden death of a person. [1]
What Is Neurogenic Cardiac Arrest?
Neurogenic cardiac arrest, medically known as neurologic stunned myocardium, is a condition in which some neurological events like epileptic attacks, stroke and brain trauma, cause abnormalities in the heart and lead to injury of the heart muscles and even, sudden death episodes. [2]
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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