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The following tips may help you avoid motion sickness when you travel:

When you fly, request a seat near the wings. When you travel on a ship, try to book a cabin near the middle of the vessel and near the waterline.
Move your head as little as possible. Try to keep your head still by resting it on a headrest. Head movement can increase motion sickness.
When you're on a boat, try to get fresh air. When you're on the deck, look at a fixed point on the horizon.
When you travel by car, avoid reading or watching TV or videos.
Avoid drinking alcohol or eating a heavy meal before travel.
Do not eat or drink during short trips.
During an extended flight, eat small meals of foods that are easy to digest before and during a flight to help reduce nausea and vomiting.
Try to avoid strong odors and spicy foods.

If you do have symptoms of motion sickness, the following may help:

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Eat a few dry soda crackers.
Sip on clear, carbonated drinks such as ginger ale.
Get some fresh air.
Lie down or at least keep your head still.

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: April 02, 2009

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