Previous Post Clinical Manifestations of Motions Sickness
Following Non- Pharmacological Measures can help Prevention or treat motion sickness:
- Optimizing position to reduce motion or motion perception—Selecting seats where swinging or rotatory type of motion is the least. For example-
- In a boat, lower deck and midship cabins are recommended.
- In a car, the front seat is recommended.
- In a plane, a seat over the front edge of the wing is recommended
- In a train, forward facing seats are recommended.
- In a bus, the Middle seats are better than on front or back.
- Reducing sensory input—
- Lying prone or recline to maximum
- Standing
- Use of Head rest to stabilize head movements
- Shutting eyes or Sleeping
- Looking at the horizon or a stationary object
- Avoidance of reading or looking at a screen while in a moving environment
- Maintaining hydration by drinking water, eating small meals frequently, and limiting alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
- Adding distractions—Listening to music, or using aromatherapy scents such as mint or lavender. Flavored lozenges may also help.
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