Do You Get Airsick If You Get Carsick?
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If you get carsick, you may also experience airsickness on a plane. Here are specific methods to alleviate carsickness: 1. Sit in the front: Carsickness mainly occurs due to bumps during the ride, and the back seats experience more bumps than the front. Poor air circulation in the car can also trigger carsickness. Try to sit by the window in the front seat and open the window to breathe fresh air, which can help prevent carsickness. 2. Essential balm: If you are prone to carsickness, keep essential balm handy. When symptoms appear, applying it to your temples can effectively relieve carsickness. 3. Motion sickness medication: For severe cases, it’s best to take motion sickness medication half an hour before the trip to prevent symptoms. Motion sickness patches applied behind the ears can also effectively prevent and alleviate carsickness.
I tend to get carsick very easily, especially on winding mountain roads or during stop-and-go traffic, often feeling dizzy and extremely uncomfortable—I need to open the window for fresh air to relieve it. However, I feel much better on airplanes. Although there are vibrations during takeoff and landing, high-altitude flight is very smooth, and the open view of the horizon helps prevent dizziness. Once before a long flight, I drank ginger tea and chose a window seat, which worked well; the airplane’s strong air conditioning and ventilation make it much less stuffy than a car, significantly reducing the feeling of nausea. During my travels, I also noticed that short flights with minimal turbulence rarely cause dizziness, so I’d suggest friends who get carsick not to fear flying—it offers a more comfortable environment. In short, getting carsick doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get airsick; the two experiences differ noticeably due to varying levels of bumpiness and confinement, with airplanes being much gentler overall.
I have plenty of experience traveling with kids. The little ones often get carsick and vomit, probably due to the car's shaking and too much screen time. However, they rarely get airsick on planes, likely because the seats are more stable and there's no turbulence at high altitudes, plus the window views keep them engaged. I remember one flight where the baby stayed quiet, staring at the clouds for a while and was fine; the plane's better air circulation also helps, unlike the stuffy heat in cars that can worsen discomfort. Of course, it's good for parents to prepare some motion sickness medicine or peppermints just in case, and avoiding greasy food before takeoff can help a lot. Comparatively, cars are high-risk for motion sickness, making planes my preferred choice for travel, especially on long trips where kids are more comfortable.
