Motion sickness

Motion sickness (PHAK ch.17):

• Cause: brain gets conflicting messages about body's state.
• Often eases within first few lessons.

Symptoms:

• General discomfort
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Paleness
• Sweating
• Vomiting

Relief:

• Fresh air vents
• Focus on outside objects
• Avoid unnecessary head movements

Sedating antihistamines (motion-sickness drugs) not recommended in flight: can cause drowsiness (TC AIM AIR 3.10).

Trap: nausea and vomiting are motion-sickness symptoms, not dehydration signs.

Practice