Motion sickness
Motion sickness, also known as seasickness, air sickness, car sickness, and kinetosis, is a common ailment for certain people, both during transportation and amusement rides.
UnderstandMotion sickness is caused by a mismatch between senses; in particular between vision and the sense of balance.
PreventionSome medication that prevents motion sickness can be bought without prescription, and others, such as scopalamine patches, normally requires a prescription.
Riskier situationsTravelling at night, in severe weather (including fog) or in a confined space, tends to be worse than travelling in broad light with the outdoor environment well visible.
Coping techniquesAssuming you're not the driver, lying down with closed eyes (or, better yet, sleeping) reduces the mismatch and therefore reduces symptoms. Whatever else you try, don't read.
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