Children's Health Tip of the Day - August 21, 2006
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Say the words “road trip” to most kids, and it means a visit to a theme park, day at the beach or jaunt to the mall. Say the words “road trip” to kids who suffer from motion sickness, and it means dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
Who gets motion sickness and why
About 90 percent of Americans suffer from motion sickness at some time in their life; toddlers and preschoolers are most susceptible.
Motion sickness results from a conflict between the eye and ear: the inner ears detect that the car is moving, but the eyes – which are focused within the car – do not. The brain gets conflicting signals, and nausea results. For example, if you are reading while riding in a car, your sight is detecting little movement because it is concentrating on the printed page, but your balance Center can still feel the larger movement of the car.
Any type of transportation can cause motion sickness – riding on an airplane, in a boat, a train, or a car. Even amusement park rides can bring on the uncomfortable symptoms.
How to spot motion sickness
The symptoms of motion sickness usually start with a slight feeling of queasiness, a cold sweat, fatigue and loss of appetite. A young child may not be able to describe the nausea, but will show signs by becoming pale and sweaty, and eventually, vomiting.
Protect your child from motion sickness
The best way to deal with motion sickness is to prevent it. Try the following tips to keep your children motion sickness free on your next “road trip”:
- Have him sit in the middle of the vehicle, and facing forward
- Have her look out the front window in the distance
- Don’t let him read or play with hand-held video games
- Feed her a small, nutritious snack, not a big meal, before the trip
- Avoid spicy or greasy foods
- Avoid strong odors such as cigarette smoke and smelly foods
- Open the window for fresh air
- Distract him by listening to a CD, the radio, or by talking
- Ask your pediatrician about motion sickness drugs and the appropriate dosage for children
- Plan your trip with enough stops to allow your child to get out and walk around if she needs to do so
When traveling by plane, request a seat over the front edge of a wing, and direct the air vent toward the child’s face. If going on a cruise, request a cabin in the middle of the ship near the water line. When riding on a train, seat your child near a window in a forward-facing seat.
How to respond to motion sickness
If your child starts to feel motion sickness:
- If possible, stop the activity immediately. Pull the car over and allow the child to get out and walk around.
- Place a cool damp cloth on the forehead.
- Feed her some dry crackers and a carbonated beverage.
Reviewed by: Patrick S. Pasquariello Jr., MD
Date: May 2005
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Enviado por Dr. José Manuel Ferrer Guerra
Say the words “road trip” to most kids, and it means a visit to a theme park, day at the beach or jaunt to the mall. Say the words “road trip” to kids who suffer from motion sickness, and it means dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
Who gets motion sickness and why
About 90 percent of Americans suffer from motion sickness at some time in their life; toddlers and preschoolers are most susceptible.
Motion sickness results from a conflict between the eye and ear: the inner ears detect that the car is moving, but the eyes – which are focused within the car – do not. The brain gets conflicting signals, and nausea results. For example, if you are reading while riding in a car, your sight is detecting little movement because it is concentrating on the printed page, but your balance Center can still feel the larger movement of the car.
Any type of transportation can cause motion sickness – riding on an airplane, in a boat, a train, or a car. Even amusement park rides can bring on the uncomfortable symptoms.
How to spot motion sickness
The symptoms of motion sickness usually start with a slight feeling of queasiness, a cold sweat, fatigue and loss of appetite. A young child may not be able to describe the nausea, but will show signs by becoming pale and sweaty, and eventually, vomiting.
Protect your child from motion sickness
The best way to deal with motion sickness is to prevent it. Try the following tips to keep your children motion sickness free on your next “road trip”:
- Have him sit in the middle of the vehicle, and facing forward
- Have her look out the front window in the distance
- Don’t let him read or play with hand-held video games
- Feed her a small, nutritious snack, not a big meal, before the trip
- Avoid spicy or greasy foods
- Avoid strong odors such as cigarette smoke and smelly foods
- Open the window for fresh air
- Distract him by listening to a CD, the radio, or by talking
- Ask your pediatrician about motion sickness drugs and the appropriate dosage for children
- Plan your trip with enough stops to allow your child to get out and walk around if she needs to do so
When traveling by plane, request a seat over the front edge of a wing, and direct the air vent toward the child’s face. If going on a cruise, request a cabin in the middle of the ship near the water line. When riding on a train, seat your child near a window in a forward-facing seat.
How to respond to motion sickness
If your child starts to feel motion sickness:
- If possible, stop the activity immediately. Pull the car over and allow the child to get out and walk around.
- Place a cool damp cloth on the forehead.
- Feed her some dry crackers and a carbonated beverage.
Reviewed by: Patrick S. Pasquariello Jr., MD
Date: May 2005
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MORE GREAT HEALTH INFORMATION ONLINE
For more information on children's health, safety and Medical conditions, check out "Your Child's Health" on our Web site at http://www.chop.edu/consumer/your_child/index.jsp
TELL A FRIEND!
If you know anyone who might be interested in information on children's health, please feel free to forward this e-mail to them or direct them to http://www.chop.edu/consumer/common/email_info.jsp to subscribe to our Online Community.
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ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
The word "first" is inextricably linked with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since we opened our doors in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children's Hospital has been the setting for many dramatic firsts. Our remarkable institution and its staff and physicians have fostered Medical discoveries, innovations and breakthroughs that have benefited children throughout the world.
Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is ranked among the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world, and was recently rated the number one children's hospital in the U.S. By Child magazine. Our resources are committed to providing exceptional patient care, training New generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering major research initiatives.
For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.chop.edu.
NOTICE OF TERMS OF SERVICE AND MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
The content of this e-mail and www.chop.edu is not a substitute for Medical advice; www.chop.edu IS NOT INTENDED TO, AND DOES NOT, PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information ("Content") are for general informational purposes only. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT, BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ IN THIS E-MAIL OR ON OUR WEB SITE. NEVER RELY ON INFORMATION IN THIS E-MAIL OR ON OUR WEB SITE IN PLACE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE.
Copyrights and Trademarks: All of the content of www.chop.edu, including text, art, graphics, logos, trademarks, button icons, images and pictures, is the property of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
www.chop.edu
(c) 1996-2006 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
All rights reserved
Enviado por Dr. José Manuel Ferrer Guerra
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