Don’t lie down in a flat position to rest; this may inadvertently cause you to start throwing up again. Stay in this resting position for at least an hour or until your stomach no longer feels nauseous.

Note that hot foods also tend to have stronger scents than cold foods, so avoiding hot foods is also a good way to prevent food smells from triggering vomiting.

Some antibiotics have also been known to cause nausea. However, you should never stop taking antibiotics before consulting with your doctor.

If going outside to walk seems too hard to do, try sitting by an open window to breathe in the fresh air from outside.

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Try to fill your lungs completely when you inhale to get the best results.

It’s okay to rinse your mouth out with a little bit of water to get rid of the taste of vomit after you throw up. Just try to avoid swallowing any of it for the first 15 minutes.

If you start vomiting again after drinking water, stop drinking it and wait another 15-20 minutes before you try again. You can also try drinking weak teas, sports drinks, or clear soft drinks without carbonation at this stage, so long as they don’t upset your stomach.

The BRAT (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) Diet is the recommended diet for people suffering from an upset stomach. Tea and yogurt are also easy foods to eat after vomiting.

Some examples of foods to try to eat at this stage include mashed potatoes (that aren’t too hot), rice, cream soups made with low-fat milk, pretzels, or low-fat pudding. Don’t eat any fried, greasy, acidic, or sweet foods at this point, as these types of foods can irritate your stomach. Wait until you’ve been vomit-free for 24-48 hours before trying to tackle fried chicken or a glazed donut.

If you’re lactose intolerant or otherwise sensitive to dairy, you should also refrain from eating any dairy products until you’ve gone 24 hours without vomiting.

If you have friends or family who can help take care of you while you’re recovering, ask if they’d be willing to stay with you to help until your nausea is gone.

Examples of commonly prescribed anti-nausea medications include Phenergan and Zofran. Note that some over-the-counter medications that are used to treat upset stomachs, such as Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate, probably won’t stop you from vomiting if you have a stomach virus.

You should also contact a doctor if you have nausea without vomiting that persists for more than 48 hours.