A few kilometres away from Voghera near the Staffora stream, you come across the town of Rivanazzano Terme. The site is known as a well equipped spa town. Its bromide and iodide salt and sulphurous waters are popular for their high concentrations of elements which are indispensable for the healthy functioning of the body. Rivananzzano Terme's waters are especially suitable for respiratory, musculoskeletal and superficial vascular system cure, prevention and rehabilitation. They have also been found to be effective in curing rhinogenic deafness and skin conditions. Studies have been carried out on the beneficial effects of the waters on children in whom inhalation cures can prevent the respiratory conditions typical of the winter months.