Preventing motion sickness
Motion sickness happens when the signals from your eyes and your balance organ do not match. It is especially common in children, but it can be eased with many simple techniques. This guide tells you what to do before and during your journey.
You will need
- Light snacks
- A water bottle
- Sick bags
- Fresh air, for example an open car window
Steps
Choose the best seat
In a car, the front seat or the middle of the back seat is best, because you can see the road ahead. On a ship, choose a seat in the middle and on a low deck, and on a plane, over the wings.
Eat lightly before travelling
Look at the horizon
Get some fresh air
Take breaks
Ask at the pharmacy
Act when symptoms start
See a doctor if needed
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