Airplane sickness is when people get sick after flying because of the close quarters and recycled air. When you’re stuck next to someone who has a cold, that germs can easily spread through your nose or mouth. It’s like sharing a pillow with someone who’s sneezing, except now it’s the whole airplane.
Examples
- A boy gets sick after sitting next to his friend on a plane who had a runny nose.
- Your sister catches a cold during a long flight and passes it to you on the way home.
- You get a sore throat mid-flight because you were close to someone with a cough.
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See also
- Why Do People Sneeze and What Triggers the Reaction?
- What Causes ‘Jet Lag’ and How Can We Fix It?
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