Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 March 2008 03:28

Preventing Travel Sickness

Travel Sickness Motion sickness is not just for kids. Although the peak age for it is around 10 years, as many as one in three adults will suffer from it at some stage in their lives.

Motion sickness can be caused by a car, train, flight or ferry journey. The main symptoms are nausea and vomiting. Other symptoms include sweating and a pale or flushed appearance.

There is a range of products available for travel sickness. They fall into main types:

• Antihistamines, which are longer acting and more suitable for long journeys.

• Hyoscine, which acts quickly but lasts for a shorter time.

Non-medical approaches include wristbands that work on the basis of acupressure points, which are safe for pregnant woman.

Tips for Preventing Travel Sickness

• On a coach or bus choose a seat between the wheels.

• On ferries and planes try to sit in the middle.

• When travelling by car try to sit in the front.

• Where possible try to get fresh air

• Don’t read on a car or sea journey

• Sit where you can see the horizon