{"id":83,"date":"2022-01-06T21:32:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcloudent.fm1.dev\/providing-comprehensive-ear-nose-throat-care\/"},"modified":"2023-06-19T11:41:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T17:41:36","slug":"ent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/ent\/","title":{"rendered":"Providing Comprehensive Ear, Nose &#038; Throat Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What can an an ENT do?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Our ENT physicians are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of ear, nose and throat disorders. 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Truitt<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">M.D.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/bio\/eileen-h-dauer\/\" class=\"site-bio-link\"><figure class=\"site-bio-image\" style=\"--i:5\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dauer-200x250-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-bio_thumbnail size-bio_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"site-bio-label\"><span class=\"site-bio-name\">Eileen H. Dauer<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">M.D.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/bio\/amy-c-dearking\/\" class=\"site-bio-link\"><figure class=\"site-bio-image\" style=\"--i:6\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/dearking-336x417-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-bio_thumbnail size-bio_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"site-bio-label\"><span class=\"site-bio-name\">Amy C. Dearking<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">M.D.<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><svg class=\"ov-bottom-mask\" width=\"1922\" height=\"76\" viewBox=\"0 0 1922 76\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M948.5 1C415.5 1 1 76.0001 1 76.0001H1921C1921 76.0001 1481.5 1 948.5 1Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1 75C1 75 448.5 1 957.5 1C1466.5 1 1921 75 1921 75\" stroke=\"#4CA7FC\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile ent\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1181076383-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1770 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1181076383-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1181076383-1-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Next Steps for Your ENT Visit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Setup an Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our ENT physicians. Our front office staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Visit our location page for direct contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Prepare for Your Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down any questions you may have for your provider and list your symptoms, when they occurred and any treatments you have tried, even if those symptoms do not seem related to the condition you are being seen for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Set Your First-Time Visit Expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An otolaryngologist will ask you questions about your symptoms and typically examine your ears and sinuses, feel your neck for lumps and visually inspect your throat and tonsils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further testing, including X-rays or CT scans, may be requested before a diagnosis is determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of ENT disorders often overlap. We use a whole-health approach to determine the cause of your symptoms so we can recommend the right treatment for you. Take the first step toward ear, nose and throat relief. Schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<span>Call St. Cloud Ear, Nose &#038; Throat for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/span>\r\n<a href=\"tel:+13202520233\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(320) 252-0233<\/span><\/a>\r\n<svg class=\"content-cta-accent\" width=\"742\" height=\"74\" viewBox=\"0 0 742 74\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 28C1 28 88.2316 51.1442 313.093 62.5852C537.955 74.0261 741 72.9747 741 72.9747\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 1C1 1 88.2316 35.4592 313.093 52.4935C537.955 69.5277 741 67.9623 741 67.9623\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\r\n<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are the Next Steps for Your ENT Visit? 1. Setup an Appointment Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our ENT physicians. Our front office staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 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