Citation

Kuitunen T, Leino T, Parkkola K. Duodecim 2011; 127(13): 1378-1380.

Vernacular Title

Matkapahoinvointi merella ja ilmassa.

Affiliation

Puolustusvoimat, Sotilaslääketieteen Keskus, Lahti.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Laaeketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21834343

Abstract

Sea sickness was first described in 1881, and since then the syndrome has been described to be associated with traveling also in other means of transportation. Symptoms of motion sickness are quite common in otherwise healthy people. The symptoms are usually of short duration and last for not longer than three days. Children of 2 to 12 years are most susceptible. Women are more susceptible than men to motion sickness. Predisposing factors include menstruation and pregnancy. Scopolamine and antihistamines are used for prevention of motion sickness.

Language: fi