A paramedic has revealed a surprisingly simple method to combat travel sickness and nausea: sniffing alcohol wipes. Amy Leigh, a practising paramedic, claims the technique is 'incredibly effective' for mild to moderate nausea, based on her own experience and recent studies.
In a video shared on social media, Leigh explained that while alcohol wipes are typically used to clean skin, research suggests they also have anti-nausea properties when inhaled. She recommends them for travel sickness, alcohol-induced nausea, or any mild to moderate cases, though she stresses that severe nausea or vomiting should still be treated with anti-sickness medication.
The wipes are widely available and inexpensive, with Leigh noting that any brand will work, though she personally uses Clinell. A study published in the BMJ supports her advice, finding that isopropyl alcohol inhalation improved nausea symptoms in 53% of respondents, with 88% reporting some improvement.
Social media users have shared their own success stories, with one person saying the wipes helped after surgery, and another using them to cope with nausea from a weight loss injection. Leigh suggests the wipes are a good alternative to travel sickness bands.
