Problem: Article: When you do, look out at the horizon. Fixating on a stable object on the horizon and looking out the window will help your body to match the visual cues of motion with the physical cues like the vibrations. Don't try to focus on vegetation that is whipping by on the side of the road. It will make you more dizzy. Holding the book up right instead of putting it down in your lap will make it easier to flick your eyes back and forth between the horizon to the book. If you start to feel ill, you may need to look out the window for a few minutes before you can return to reading. You can minimize nausea significantly by closing the eye closest to the nearest window. This serves double purpose: To relieve your brain from processing two visual inputs of your reading material at once, and also to eliminate most of the cues of movement from your field of vision. If you have difficulty keeping it closed, cover it with your hand. Using this technique you might be able to read with no major nuisance. This will help reduce the mismatch between what your body and your eyes are telling your brain. You can do this by: Sitting in a more stable part of the car. The back seat is generally more rocky than the front, so you may do best if you sit in the passenger side in the front seat. Leaning your head against a pillow or the headrest to keep it as still as you can. Not reading when you leave the highway and start traveling on windy back roads. Your body gets much stronger physical sensations of movement as the car turns and this will make you more prone to nausea. The fresh air blowing over your face as you read will help reduce nausea and prevent you from getting too hot. The fresh air may reinvigorate you. Fully opening the window may make the pages blow around too much, but chances are that even cracking the window a bit will help a lot. Getting anxious will make you more prone to nausea. Instead take a break from reading and focus on relaxing. You can use relaxation techniques such as: Deep breathing Meditation Progressively tensing and relaxing each muscle group in your body Visualizing a calming landscape Listening to music Closing your eyes and taking a brief nap While it is enjoyable to snack on rich, junk foods while reading, getting very full can make you more prone to nausea and vomiting. Foods to avoid are: Greasy, fatty foods Spicy foods Alcohol These foods are light, easy to digest, and will reduce nausea: Dry crackers will help absorb some of your stomach acids. Hard candies, particularly mints. But be sure to suck on them instead of chewing them. Carbonated beverages. This will settle your stomach and provide electrolytes. These are cloth bands which are elastic and have a little knob on them. Position them on your wrist so that the knob presses on the inside of your wrist between the two tendons running down the middle of your forearm. Stimulating this acupressure point is thought to prevent nausea. They should not be so tight that they cause pain or cut off the circulation to your hand. They have not been scientifically demonstrated to be effective, but some people may find that they help. If you start to feel nauseous you will be more sensitive to irritants like smoke. Being exposed to the smoke may make you more likely to vomit. Strong air fresheners may also have this effect.
Summary: Look up from reading every few seconds. Minimize the physical sensations of motion while you read. Open a window. Relax and don't stress about it if you start feeling ill. Eat lightly before and during travel. Settle your stomach while you read. Wear acupressure bands while you read. Don't smoke or ride in a car that smells of smoke.

Problem: Article: The reaction begins within seconds or minutes after exposure to the allergen. Symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include the following: Pale skin, possibly flushed or reddened areas, hives, itching, and swelling at the site of exposure. Feeling of warmth. Difficulty swallowing, sensation of having a lump in your throat. Difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness or discomfort. Swelling of the tongue and mouth area, nasal congestion, and facial swelling. Dizziness, light headedness, anxiousness, and slurred speech. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Palpitations, and a weak and rapid pulse. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency, will require expert medical attention, and possibly hospitalization. Anaphylaxis can lead to death if it is not treated immediately. Stay on the line with emergency services for further instructions as you administer treatment. Do not delay in seeking emergency medical treatment, even if symptoms appear mild. In some cases, the reaction may be mild at first, then reach a serious and life-threatening level several hours after exposure. The initial reaction involves swelling and itching at the site of exposure. For an insect sting, this will occur on the skin. For a food or drug allergy, the swelling will likely begin in the mouth and throat area, which can quickly interrupt the ability to breathe. Ask the person if they have an epinephrine autoinjector, such as an EpiPen. The shot is usually administered in the thigh. This is a shot that administers a dose of life-saving epinephrine to slow down the reaction, and is frequently carried by people with known food and bee sting allergies. Do not assume this injection will be enough to completely stop the reaction. Proceed with treatment accordingly, including seeking emergency medical attention. Try to determine the cause of the reaction. Common allergies that can cause life-threatening anaphylactic reactions include bee or wasp stings, insect bites or stings such as fire ants, food items including peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and soy or wheat products. If the person is unable to speak or respond, check for a medical alert necklace, bracelet, or wallet card. If the cause is from an insect or bee sting, scrape the stinger from the skin using something firm, like a fingernail, key, or credit card. Do not remove the stinger with tweezers. This will squeeze more venom into the skin. Position the person flat on the ground or floor. Do not place a pillow under their head since this can interfere with their breathing. Do not give the person anything to eat or drink. Raise their feet about 12 inches off the ground, and cover the person with something warm such as a coat or blanket. Loosen any restrictive clothing such as belts, neck ties, buttoned pants, collars or shirts, shoes, and jewelry around the neck or wrist. If an injury is suspected to the head, neck, back, or spine, do not raise their legs, just let the person remain flat on the ground or floor. To prevent choking and maintain their airway, roll the person on their side if they begin to vomit or if you notice blood in the mouth. Take precaution to prevent further damage if a spine injury is suspected. Get help to gently log-roll the person onto his or her side by keeping the head, neck, and back in as straight a line as possible. Even if the person is breathing on their own, continue to monitor the rate of respirations and the pulse rate every few minutes. Also monitor the person's level of consciousness every few minutes until the paramedics arrive. Only administer CPR if you are trained to do so. An untrained person may do serious harm to someone by attempting CPR. Only trained people should administer CPR to adults, children, and infants, due to the risk of serious and life-threatening injury. The American Red Cross has recently implemented new protocols for administering CPR. It is important that only people trained in the new methods, and in the use of an AED if available, take charge of administering those procedures. Continue to talk to the person in a calm and reassuring manner, monitor their condition, and watch closely for changes. The medical professionals will want an update from you on your observations and steps you have taken to treat this medical emergency.
Summary:
Recognize the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Call 911 or your local emergency services number. Inject epinephrine. Talk to the person in a calm and reassuring manner. Proceed with steps to prevent shock. Roll the person on their side if they begin to vomit. Continue to maintain a clear airway and monitor respirations and circulation. Start CPR if necessary. Stay with the person until the paramedics arrive.