Aerophobia
Aerophobia is the fear of flying or a fear of breezes and fresh air. Most commonly used as an expression for the “fear of flying”. As with many phobias, this fear can most definitely interfere with personal relationships with family or with work (unable to travel for pleasure or business).
Aerophobia can cause many physical problems in the sufferer. These symptoms can begin at the mere thought of flying, upon entering an airport, spending time in an airport or when about to board the airplane. Symptoms can include the following: shortness of breath, heart palpitations, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness and shaking. Some sufferers experience a mild form of anxiety, with less severe symptoms, while others can develop full panic attacks that can be very distressing for the person and those around them.
