When to consult the doctor.

— IMMEDIATELY if the attack is 12..., your child is very 13... and distressed, struggling to breathe or turns 14... .

1. never 7. hot

Narrower 8. between

Severe 9. easier

Cough 10. blue

Occurs

Breathing 12. swelling

13. condition 14. breath­less

Earache.

Earache is very 1... in babies and young children, partly because they 2... from so many throat infections and 3... . It is usually 4... an infection in the middle ear called 5... media, which makes the ear drum red and inflamed and 6... pain and fever. 7... Otitis media may result in long-term hearing 8... .

Your child may be 9..., generally off-colour and 10... of a sore ear. A baby might keep pulling or rubbing the 11... ear. It is very common for 12... attacks of earache to flare up during the middle of the night. Call your doctor if the 13 ,..is severe.

1. acute 2. problems 3. feverish 4. otitis 5. pain 6; common