Winter brings a high risk of ear infections in both children and adults. The main cause for ear inflammations is due to the less blood in the cold that adds to a greater risk of irritation and the trapped moisture or bacteria results in the painful condition known as otitis media. Sensitivity in the ears is really high when it s exposed to cold and wind. And these middle ear infections occur mostly in the winter months. The infections in the middle ear are caused due to the presence of virus and bacteria. The infected material blocks the Eustachian tube