Airsickness

Airsickness

Airsickness (/ˈɛərsɪknɪs/) is a sensation which is typically experienced when an individual is subjected to certain kinds of motion, most commonly during air travel. The condition is also known as motion sickness when it occurs in other situations.

Etymology

The term "airsickness" is derived from the English words "air" and "sickness". The first known use of the term was in 1918, around the time when commercial air travel began to become more common.

Symptoms

The symptoms of airsickness can vary from person to person, but they typically include a feeling of unease, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and a general feeling of discomfort. In severe cases, it can also lead to a fear of flying, known as aviophobia.

Causes

Airsickness is caused by a conflict between the visual inputs to the brain and the body's sense of movement and balance, known as the vestibular system. This conflict can occur when the body is subjected to certain types of motion, such as the turbulence experienced during a flight.

Treatment

Treatment for airsickness typically involves the use of medications such as antihistamines, scopolamine, and promethazine. Other methods of treatment can include behavioral techniques such as focusing on a fixed point or horizon, and avoiding certain types of food and drink before flying.

Related Terms

• Motion sickness
• Seasickness
• Car sickness
• Space sickness
• Vertigo
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Sweating
• Aviophobia

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Airsickness
• Wikipedia's article - Airsickness

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