Car travel: What helps with nausea?

Holiday time is travel time – and this often involves long car journeys. The Automobile Club Verkehr (ACV) offers tips on relieving and preventing travel sickness and explains why it occurs.

Heat, curves, bad air, or looking at the display can during the car ride Nausea It triggers nausea. Children are particularly often affected, but adults can also suffer from it. The article explains why nausea occurs, what helps immediately, and how to prevent it. Automobile Club Traffic (ACV).

How does travel sickness develop?

Car sickness occurs, when the brain receives conflicting information about movements. The balance organ in the inner ear registers curves, braking, and accelerations, while the eyes don't always detect these movements – for example, when looking at a book or screen. This can lead to... The brain cannot clearly process these conflicting signals. The reaction: nausea. Typically, children are more susceptible because their balance system and processing of movement stimuli are more sensitive.

People behind the wheel usually don't get sick, because: those who drive themselves look at the road and see the movement of the car.

What helps immediately?

They appear first signs of nauseaThe Automobile Club recommends the following measures:

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💡 Look ahead onto the street or into the distance to target
💡 Put away book, mobile phone or tablet
💡 Keep your head as still as possible. hold
💡 Open a window and fresh air supply
💡 If possible, stop and get out
💡 Cool compresses Apply to the neck or face

How can you prevent it?

💺 Seat selection: To prevent travel sickness, it is recommended to choose the right seat. The passenger seat with a clear view forward is preferred.Whether this is suitable for children depends on their age, size, and the type of child car seat used. A seat in the back with a clear view forward can also be helpful.

⏰ Planning your travel time: Families report that longer journeys during children's sleep times are often easier to manage. The driver should, of course, be well-rested.

🚗 Conditions inside the car: Odors can exacerbate symptoms. The smell of leftover food, sugary drinks, strong-smelling air fresheners, cigarette smoke, or e-cigarette vapor can cling to clothing and remain noticeable inside the car. This quickly becomes unpleasant in a closed vehicle, especially given the (often high) temperature inside.

Regular ventilation and moderate use of the air conditioning are recommended. However, the airflow from the latter should not be directed straight at the face.

🎶 The right activity: Music, radio plays, or games (pattern guessing or "I Spy"), in which the A view outside or into the distance Taking a break is recommended while driving. However, nausea is often worsened by reading, watching films, or looking at a smartphone for extended periods.

🍽️ Nutrition: Before and during the journey, you should no rich or heavy meals Avoid foods that can strain the digestion. Instead, the ACV recommends small, mild snacks such as bread, crackers, or bananas, as well as liquids like still water or mild tea.

ginger (for example as tea, candy or candied) is also an option as an aid against travel sickness.

Extra tip from the ACVWhen a glance at the display is unavoidable, they offer Apple -devices Other specifications "Vehicle Motion Cues" (Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Show vehicle motion prompts), at which Moving dots at the edge of the screen These are supposed to reduce discomfort during travel, as they... Vehicle movements are visually more comprehensible They should do that. Similar apps exist for Android systems.

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Medication and what to do if vomiting occurs

Medications containing Active ingredients such as dimenhydrinate can be considered, unless other measures are effectiveHowever, they should preferably be used. before starting the journey and only after consulting a doctor It should be taken with caution. Particular care should be taken with children, as side effects such as drowsiness are possible and the risk of dehydration increases due to vomiting. Adults should be aware that medications can impair reaction time, among other things.

If an accident occurs during the journey Vomit, then the following applies: Stay calm and do not endanger traffic.Passengers should not be unbuckled during the journey; on the motorway, drivers should continue to the next exit or rest area if possible. In the event of a Emergency however, is that Immediate securing of vehicle and person priority. After the incident, help fresh air, water and some peace and quietThe journey should only be continued once everyone is feeling better. With young children and in cases of repeated vomiting, attention should be paid to signs of dehydration, and medical advice should be sought if necessary.

ACV checklist against nausea during car journeys⭐ Before departure easily digestible foods and plenty of fluids the konsumier
⭐ Water and light snacks carry 
⭐ Seat with Look ahead choose 
⭐ Audio dramas or Games without a screen keep ready 
⭐ Regular breaks with fresh air plan on 
⭐ For those with known travel sickness: Discuss medications with a doctor or pharmacy beforehand. 
⭐ Spit-up bags, wet wipes and a change of clothes have within easy reachSource: ACV Automobil-Club VerkehrDHB now also digital!Simply click here and register for the digital German Crafts Journal (DHB)!