Earaches are a common occurrence in our lives, especially with our children.
Learn what causes them and how you can avoid them in the future. If and when your Eustachian tube becomes blocked, fluid will gather resulting in a painful earache, bringing with it the possibility of bacteria buildup or infection. When blowing your nose, do it gently and one nostril at a time. Avoid smoke as much as possible. Smoking and secondhand smoke can increase your risk of infection.