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Treatment

Supportive Therapy

Behavioral therapy options for anticipatory nausea and vomiting includes yoga, cognitive distraction, biofeedback and relaxation exercises
Other measures to reduce nausea and vomiting may be useful, particularly in patients who have nausea and vomiting of pregnancy:
- Patients should be advised to increase their rest because tiredness may make nausea worse
- Advise patients to avoid sensory stimuli that trigger symptoms eg strong odors, noise, flickering lights, heat, humidity
- Enlist support from patient’s family and friends
Acupressure, acupuncture and acustimulation may be beneficial in patients with PONV and in women with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy

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