NASCAR STREET CLOSURES

Due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 5 - 6, and related events, there will be rolling street closures and traffic congestion June 19 - July 7.

Before your appointment, check the NASCAR website for the latest street closures. Bus routes may be affected. For current CTA and Metra schedules, visit TransitChicago and Metra. Navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps will reflect real-time closures

Please allow extra travel time. All hospital parking garages will remain open, though alternate routes may be needed.

Otorrhea, or drainage from the ear, can occur after a ruptured ear drum from an acute ear infection, if the ear(s) become infected after tympanostomy tube (ear tube) placement, and from external ear infections.

In most cases, ear drainage is painless, short-lived and, if needed, treated effectively with topical antibiotic ear drops. Some with the condition may also be prescribed an antibiotic to take by mouth.

In some cases, ringing in the ear, itching, decreased hearing and vertigo are associated with ear discharge.

Chronic ear drainage can be a sign of more serious conditions in some cases (i.e., cholesteatoma).

A child with ear discharge or related symptoms will receive a thorough examination from an ENT physician.

A CT scan, MRI, or other tests may also be necessary in rare cases to determine the best treatment options.


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