| A rationale for space motion sickness. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21485406 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Space motion sickness (SMS) still remains a problematic nuisance for a majority of fliers during their first 1 to 3 days in space and is an enigma to all concerned after almost half a century of spaceflight and extensive ground and in-flight studies. There is no known etiology consistent with observed signs and symptoms, and attempts to produce pre- and in-flight countermeasures have largely failed. Some medications for motion sickness (MS) have been partially effective, but must be used with caution due to their side effects. A hypothesis regarding SMS that is consistent with current knowledge of vestibular physiology and with observed and measured phenomena during SMS is presented. |
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Authors:
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William E Thornton |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 82 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-12 Completed Date: 2011-05-12 Revised Date: 2011-07-13 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 467-8 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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jwthornt@msn.com |
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Humans Space Flight Space Motion Sickness / drug therapy, etiology*, physiopathology* Vestibule, Labyrinth / physiology* Weightlessness / adverse effects |
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Aviat Space Environ Med. 2011 Jul;82(7):737; author reply 737-8
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