“You can get motion sick in a car, or on a train, airplane, boat, or amusement park ride,” the CDC adds.
There are certain tips to help lessen motion sickness, such as:
- Sitting in the front of a car or bus
- Choosing a window seat on flights and trains
- If possible, try lying down, shutting your eyes, sleeping, or looking at the horizon.
- Stay hydrated by drinking water. Limit alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
- Eat small amounts of food frequently.
- Avoid smoking. Even stopping for a short period of time helps.
- Try to distract yourself with activities, such as listening to music.
- Use flavoured lozenges, such as ginger candy.
There is also medicine available to help prevent or treat motion sickness, although it may cause drowsiness.
“Commonly used medicines are diphenhydramine (Benadryl), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), and scopolamine,” the CDC points out.
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