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QuestionCan perfumes used in a car cause car sickness?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.Yes, there are fragrances that can cause nausea in some people. There are also many perfumes with a number of chemicals that can cause nausea or car sickness in sensitive people.
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QuestionIs it normal for me to have asthma attacks when I get carsick?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.Asthma can be triggered by a number of different things, including chemicals and fumes. There may fumes or chemicals in the car that trigger your asthma attacks, especially if you are using a new car.
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QuestionWhy do I have car sickness?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.The answer can be different for different people. It may be fumes, the bounciness of the ride, the difference in the visual fields, what you just had to drink, or problems with your inner ear. Make an appointment with your doctor if car sickness is a serious problem for you.
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QuestionWhat type of car is best to prevent motion sickness?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.There is no single type of car that can prevent motion sickness, but it is best if you can use a car with no chemical fumes and with a headrest that you can use to stabilize your head.
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QuestionDo I have to eat snacks, even if I don't feel like snacking? Do I have to have a meal before leaving my house?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.If snacking or eating a meal doesn't help you, try the next approach to see if that helps.
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QuestionShould I sit in the aisle seat or in the window seat if I want to avoid travel sickness on a bus or coach?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.For many people, breathing in fresh air can help with carsickness. Try the window seat first and see if that helps you.
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QuestionDo lollipops work for car sickness?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.Lollipops aren't generally recommended for car sickness or for nausea, but they might be helpful if they, for whatever reason, help calm your car sickness. Avoid any candy that is high in sugars, though: those can make carsickness worse.
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