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NEET-PG 2014 — Internal Medicine

Q: Cafe coronary commonly occurs when a person is:

Intoxicated. ***Intoxicated*** - **Intoxication**, particularly with alcohol, impairs the **gag reflex** and **swallowing coordination**, increasing the risk of aspiration and airway obstruction [1]. - Reduced awareness and slowed reactions due to intoxication make it difficult for an individual to clear their airway effectively if food becomes lodged, leading to a "cafe coronary" [1]. *Eating meat* - While meat can be a common culprit in cafe coronary incidents due to its **fibrous texture** and potential for large boluses, it's not the primary underlying condition [1], [2]. - The act of eating meat itself does not inherently cause the impaired protective reflexes seen in cafe coronary. *Eating fish* - Fish typically presents a relatively **low risk** for airway obstruction compared to other foods, as it is generally softer and breaks down more easily. - Although bones can be an issue, the specific "cafe coronary" scenario refers to significant airway obstruction by a bolus, not usually associated with typical fish consumption [2]. *Eating fatty food* - Eating fatty foods primarily relates to **digestive issues** or cardiovascular risk, not typically to acute airway obstruction. - Fatty foods do not inherently impair swallowing reflexes or significantly increase the risk of aspiration in the same way intoxication does. [Practice more Internal Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

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Cafe coronary commonly occurs when a person is: