Why Do Humans Get Sick on Planes?

Plane sickness happens because the air on planes is very dry, and it's hard to breathe. Imagine being in a really hot room with no windows, that's how your body feels inside a plane. When you're tired or dehydrated, this makes you more likely to get sick.

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Examples

A child on a long flight starts coughing after the plane takes off
An adult gets a runny nose while sitting next to someone who has a cold
You feel your ears pop as you board the plane

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