What is the treatment for air sickness?

• A. Direct cool air; recline seat; cold towel on forehead/neck; cracked ice; air sickness bag; ice after vomit; isolate area with paper towels/blankets/gloves.
• B. Move the passenger to another cabin and provide a warm drink.
• C. Offer a scented spray and a nap.
• D. Ignore symptoms and continue seating.

Answer: (A)

When someone is experiencing air sickness, the goal is to calm the nausea and prevent exposure to others. Direct cool air helps reduce facial warmth and sensory irritation that can worsen motion-induced nausea. Reclinining the seat lowers the sensory mismatch between what the eyes see and what the inner ear feels, making the motion feel less provocative. A cold towel on the forehead and neck provides a soothing, cooling stimulus that can ease queasiness and help the passenger feel more comfortable. Having cracked ice gives a little hydration and something cool to sip, which can reduce nausea and mouth dryness without overly stimulating the stomach. An air sickness bag is essential to contain vomit safely, preventing contamination of the cabin. Ice after vomit offers gentle cooling and can provide some relief after an episode. Isolating the area with paper towels, blankets, and gloves helps keep the cabin clean and protects other passengers and crew from contamination.

Moving the passenger to another cabin with a warm drink, offering a scented spray and a nap, or ignoring symptoms do not address the immediate needs, such as containment, hydration, and comfort, and can worsen the situation or expose others to risk.