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The technical name for the more commonly used ''Broom Sickness'' is ''Acute Aerial Humors Disadulation''. It occurs when a magical person is stricken with uncontrollable balance and vertigo whilst isolated in a high place, such as astride a broomstick. The subject is completely unable to orient themselves properly in space and this often leads to severe gastric discomfort and mid-air collisions with local bird-life. | The technical name for the more commonly used ''Broom Sickness'' is ''Acute Aerial Humors Disadulation''. It occurs when a magical person is stricken with uncontrollable balance and vertigo whilst isolated in a high place, such as astride a broomstick. The subject is completely unable to orient themselves properly in space and this often leads to severe gastric discomfort and mid-air collisions with local bird-life. | ||
==Duration== | |||
Bouts of Broom Sickness may last as short as fifteen minutes to as long as weeks. There are even some who claim to suffer from chronic (life-long) Broom Sickness. | Bouts of Broom Sickness may last as short as fifteen minutes to as long as weeks. There are even some who claim to suffer from chronic (life-long) Broom Sickness. | ||
==Causes== | |||
Broom Sickness can be caused by many things, both known and unknown. Unfortunately, most of what is known about Broom Sickness is anecdotal. However, St. Mungo's released and informational pamphlet in 2002. | Broom Sickness can be caused by many things, both known and unknown. Unfortunately, most of what is known about Broom Sickness is anecdotal. However, St. Mungo's released and informational pamphlet in 2002. | ||
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One possible side effect of Weasley's Fly Straight Serum is, strangely, Broom Sickness. | One possible side effect of Weasley's Fly Straight Serum is, strangely, Broom Sickness. | ||
==Cures== | |||
There is no known cure for Broom Sickness but there are many traditional remedies. | There is no known cure for Broom Sickness but there are many traditional remedies. | ||
==At Absit Omen== | |||
In September 2012, the Hufflepuff Quidditch team supposedly all came down with Broom Sickness after taking Weasley's Fly Straight Serum and were grounded for the next match. They had to be replaced by alternates. | In September 2012, the Hufflepuff Quidditch team supposedly all came down with Broom Sickness after taking Weasley's Fly Straight Serum and were grounded for the next match. They had to be replaced by alternates. | ||
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Revision as of 21:45, 22 September 2012
The technical name for the more commonly used Broom Sickness is Acute Aerial Humors Disadulation. It occurs when a magical person is stricken with uncontrollable balance and vertigo whilst isolated in a high place, such as astride a broomstick. The subject is completely unable to orient themselves properly in space and this often leads to severe gastric discomfort and mid-air collisions with local bird-life.
Duration
Bouts of Broom Sickness may last as short as fifteen minutes to as long as weeks. There are even some who claim to suffer from chronic (life-long) Broom Sickness.
Causes
Broom Sickness can be caused by many things, both known and unknown. Unfortunately, most of what is known about Broom Sickness is anecdotal. However, St. Mungo's released and informational pamphlet in 2002.
One possible side effect of Weasley's Fly Straight Serum is, strangely, Broom Sickness.
Cures
There is no known cure for Broom Sickness but there are many traditional remedies.
At Absit Omen
In September 2012, the Hufflepuff Quidditch team supposedly all came down with Broom Sickness after taking Weasley's Fly Straight Serum and were grounded for the next match. They had to be replaced by alternates.
