Motion Sickness And Flight Anxiety

Question 1

How can motion sickness be prevented?

Answer 1

• Not flying with fatigue, after alcohol, drugs, medications, under tress or illness
• repeated exposure to the flight environment will usually decrease an individuals susceptibility

Question 2

How can motion sickness be treated?

Answer 2

• Open all air vents
• Loosen clothing
• Use supplemental oxygen of available
• Focus on a point in the distance
• Avoid unnecessary head movements

Question 3

What are the causes of flight anxiety?

Answer 3

• Due to maturing in age - life is more precious
• Had a previous bad experience
• Heard of someone else’s bad experience
• Turbulence, take-offs, hijacking, crowds, fear of heights or falling

Question 4

What are the signs of flight anxiety in passengers?

Answer 4

• Muscle tension; tremors
• Heavy, laboured breathing
• Heart palpitations, chest pain
• Abdominal and intestinal discomfort
• Sweating, weakness, dizziness, prickly sensations, dry mouth, flushed or pale face

Question 5

How can flight anxiety be prevented?

Answer 5

• Attend course about flight anxiety
• Learning how to fly an aircraft
• Learn how airliners are flown in practice
• Learning to fly or skydive

Question 6

How can flight anxiety be treated?

Answer 6

• Relaxation techniques - controlled breathing, meditation
• Challenging negative thoughts
• Crew can provide reassurance and support
• Changing to preferred seat
• caffein, drugs, alcohol and over-the-counter medications should be avoided as they can aggravate severe anxiety symptoms.