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How do you sleep better on a plane?

I am a 39-year-old female. I can never fall asleep on a plane for some reason. How do you sleep better on a plane?

How do you brush your teeth in space?

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know how do you brush your teeth in space?

Is an aircraft mechanic a good job?

I am a 24 year old male. I was wondering is an aircraft mechanic a good job?

Are fitness tests required to join aerospace medicine?

I am a 26 year old male who is interested in aerospace medicine. Are fitness tests required to join aerospace medicine?

How long is a typical space mission?

I am a 32 year old female. I want to know how long is a typical space mission?

How to reduce a fear of flying before going on a plane?

I am a 22 year old male. I was wondering how to reduce a fear of flying before going on a plane?

Have any rare diseases been encountered while in space?

I am a 27 year old male. I was wondering have any rare diseases been encountered while in space?

Does it take longer to heal in space?

I am a 23 year old male. I was wondering does it take longer to heal in space?

Can I work in the Air Force as an aerospace medicine specialist?

As an aerospace medicine specialist, can I work in the Air Force or do I have to work in other places? I want to find a job but I also prefer to work in the Air Force.

What can be the cause of eye pain during a flight?

I'm 26 years old, male, and my eyes hurt bad every time I take a flight. Especially when someone is landing. What can be the cause?

How can I prevent spikes in blood sugar on a flight?

I suffer from type 1 diabetes and I want to know if there are ways to prevent myself from getting spikes in blood sugar while on the flight. What can I do for this?

What can I do to prevent nausea on a plane?

I get "airsickness" every so often while flying. Are there ways to prevent this? I have a trip coming up at the end of this month.

When can I not fly while pregnant?

My husband wants us to go on vacation during my pregnancy, and right now I'm 15 weeks pregnant. Is it okay to fly? How many weeks or months can I fly up to?

Should I take Xanax before my flight to prevent my anxiety?

I have severe anxiety, and it just gets really bad whenever I need to fly. I'm going on a long flight soon though, and I need to find ways to reduce my anxiety. Do you think...

How do I prevent getting a sleep disorder as a pilot?

I realized that my sleeping schedule is off ever since I became a pilot for a commercial airline. I'm worried about this turning into insomnia or something because I know it'll...

Is taking Xanax bad before a flight?

Before I go on a flight, I always take a Xanax to relax my nerves and hopefully help me sleep. My mom thinks that I shouldn't do this, in case something happens on the flight....

Should I not travel if I have chest pains?

Lately I've been suffering from chest pains that make it really hard for me to breathe. I went to the doctor, and we did some tests, and nothing came back from them (which is...

What should I do if I feel dizzy during my flight?

With motion, I typically feel dizzy and faint. I have a huge flight coming up, and I'm nervous that the same thing would happen or that I would be really nauseous when there's...

How can I prevent nausea while flying?

Usually motion makes me sick, and flying is definitely no different. I don't want to have this feeling constantly while on my flight this week. Is there anything that I can do...

What medicine can I take to prevent ear pain during a flight?

I have a cold and I am worried I will end up with ear pain during my long plane flight. What medicine can I take to prevent ear pain while flying?

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