aeronausiphobia

Fear of vomiting secondary to airsickness

Severity

Moderate

Prevalence

Rare

Awareness

4/10

Exposure Risk

7/10

common triggers

Flying Turbulence Fear of throwing up

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises

Mindfulness techniques

Gradual exposure to flying

risk factors

• Previous negative experiences with airsickness
• Anxiety disorders
• Motion sickness susceptibility

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Aeronausiphobia is a specific phobia that can be traced back to the fear of vomiting in response to airsickness, which can be a distressing experience for individuals during air travel.

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