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A method to increase pilot resistance to airsickness consists of repetitive exposure to the flying conditions that initially resulted in airsickness. In other words, repeated exposure to the flight environment decreases an individual's susceptibility to subsequent airsickness. The
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is particularly important in the maintenance of balance and equilibrium because it contains sensors for both angular (rotational) and linear motion. Airsickness is usually a combination of
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Choosing seats with the smoothest ride in regards to pitch (the seats over the wings in an airplane). This may not be sufficient for sensitive individuals who need to see ground movement.
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also uses a similar spinning chair and psychologic relaxation techniques which yields an 82% long-term success rate, over a 10-day training period.
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Several devices have been introduced that are intended to reduce motion sickness through stimulation of various body parts (usually the wrist).
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Choosing a window seat with a view of the Earth's surface or of lower clouds, such that motion can be detected and visually observed.
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Sitting facing forward while focusing on distant objects rather than trying to read or look at something inside the airplane.
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Weinstein SE, Stern RM (October 1997). "Comparison of marezine and dramamine in preventing symptoms of motion sickness".
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which is induced by air travel and is considered a normal response in healthy individuals. Airsickness occurs when the
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Bertolucci LE, DiDario B (December 1995). "Efficacy of a portable acustimulation device in controlling seasickness".
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Han-Chung, Lien; Wei Ming, Sun; Yen-Hsueh, Chen; Hyerang, Kim; William, Hasler; Chung, Owyang (11 March 2003).
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Although airsickness is uncommon among experienced pilots, it does occur with some frequency in student pilots.
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Pilots who are susceptible to airsickness are usually advised not to take anti-motion sickness medications (
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to desensitize trainees over 3 days. This combined with progressive relaxation (
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Eosinophilic, polymorphic, and pruritic eruption associated with radiotherapy
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Brainard A, Gresham C (2014). "Prevention and treatment of motion sickness".
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The following factors increase some people's susceptibility to airsickness:
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Lucertini, M.; Bianca, E.; Marciano, E.; Pettorossi, V. E. (October 2019).
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Travelers who are susceptible to motion sickness can minimize symptoms by:
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American Journal of Physiology. Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology
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Additionally, airsickness is more common in women (especially during
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Medications that may alleviate the symptoms of airsickness include:
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have an Air Sickness Management Program and use a device called a
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Stern, RM; Jokerst, MD; Muth, ER; Hollis, C (Jul–Aug 2001).
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receives conflicting messages from the body (including the
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Motion Sickness. In: Medical Aspects of Harsh Environments
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and muscle tensing) yields a high success rate. The
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Index

Specialty
Emergency medicine
motion sickness
central nervous system
inner ear
eyes
muscles
balance
equilibrium
inner ear
spatial disorientation
nausea
Nausea
vomiting
vertigo
loss of appetite
pallor
confusion
drowsiness
headache
fatigue
Fatigue
alcohol
menstruation
pregnancy
meclozine
dimenhydrinate
diphenhydramine
scopolamine
prescription

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