In the spring and autumn, during changes between seasons, children often suffer earaches.

Drafts and sudden changes in temperature may cause bacteria to proliferate with a consequent accumulation of wax in the ears, which, if neglected, may progress to a painful earache.

The first tip, once the pain has appeared, is to go and see a ear, nose and throat specialist, who will indicate the most appropriate treatment.

Prevention is however the basis of all treatments so we recommend mothers follow a few simple rules to avoid that annoying earache:

- Cover the child’s ears and respiratory tract with a hat and scarves, which act as a barrier against the start of the cold season

- Observe the child’s behaviour carefully in that if he touches his ears repeatedly, this could be a sign of discomfort, e.g. an itch, the presence of initial pain in the part

- Help the child to blow his nose in that the middle ear is connected to the pharynx by the auditory tubes (Eustachian tubes) and so the stagnation of mucus in the nose, if not given sufficient consideration, could reach the ears, creating wax and then an ear infection.

Where necessary, squirt the isotonic sterile solution seawater spray into the nostrils to loosen the catarrh.

Inhale the sterile physiological solution using an aerosol as this helps to loosen the mucus.

Great attention is the first “medicine” and forms a perfect pair with love.