Patients who become easily confused, such as elderly patients with "sundowner syndrome" or dementia, and patients recovering from drug-related hallucinations may manifest symptoms during flight regardless of the time of day.
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sundowner syndrome — /ˈsʌndaʊnə sɪndroʊm/ (say sundownuh sindrohm) noun a syndrome in which a lowered sense of wellbeing and heightened anxiety and restlessness are experienced in the late afternoon; especially prevalent in sufferers of Alzheimer s disease and… …
sundowner — /ˈsʌndaʊnə / (say sundownuh) noun 1. Australian History a swagman who arrives at a homestead at nightfall, too late for work, but obtains shelter for the night: *Never must the doors of your house be shut; all you had you were expected to share… …
sundowner — noun a) (nautical) A harsh disciplinarian sea captain typified by requiring all hands on board by sundown. [ … Wiktionary
nocturnal delirium — noun A state of agitation or confusion, especially in elderly patients suffering from Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia, which begins daily at nightfall and which is alleviated by daylight. Nocturnal delirium of the senile patient is… … Wiktionary
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