How long has Parallel ENT & Allergy
Founded in 2022, Parallel ENT & Allergy Partners provides physician practice management support for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and allergy practices. It provides scalable support services to promote long-term growth while preserving clinical autonomy for physicians.
Parallel is backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, a leading private equity firm with deep experience in healthcare services. The platform was formed by an investment in Parallel ENT & Allergy of Delaware, a provider of ear, nose, and throat care in Delaware with 15 physicians and 12 audiologists.
Antihistamines relieve itching, sneezing and runny nose caused by allergies. They also help control itchy, watery eyes. These medicines work by blocking the release of a chemical called histamine in the body. Histamine is produced by the immune system to help fight infections, but when too much is released it can cause the itching, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes associated with allergy symptoms.
How long has Parallel ENT & Allergy been providing allergy treatments?
There are different types of antihistamines, including first-generation and second-generation. First-generation antihistamines easily cross the blood-brain barrier and affect H1 receptors in the central nervous system (CNS).
These drugs can have sedating effects by binding to these receptors, which may impair cognitive and motor functions and cause drowsiness. They are used to treat a range of medical conditions, including nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and Parkinson’s disease (to decrease stiffness and tremors).
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight tumors. It can also help other treatments like radiation and chemotherapy work better. Your immune system is made up of white blood cells, organs and tissues that make antibodies (special proteins). These are designed to protect your body from infection or disease by identifying harmful cells and substances and then attacking them.
However, cancer cells look like healthy cells and sometimes can hide from the immune system. This makes them hard to find and attack. Doctors use immunotherapy to boost the number of immune cells called T cells that can find and attack your cancer. Some types of immunotherapy are already approved to treat certain kinds of cancer, while others are being tested in clinical trials.
Nasal sprays deliver a fine mist of medication directly into your nose, where they’re most effective. They can help relieve congestion and other allergy symptoms, such as itchy eyes, runny nose or sneezing. They’re usually available over-the-counter or by prescription, and are often used in conjunction with oral allergy medications. These include nasal steroids, antihistamines and decongestants.
To use a nasal spray, gently insert the tip of the bottle into one nostril. Then steer away from the midline of your nose to avoid directing the medicine at the septum (the tissue separating the two sides of your nose), which can damage it, says Dr. Aronica. Saline nasal sprays are safe for children and adults of all ages and help loosen thick or crusty mucus in the nose to make it easier to remove from the airways. They also can rehydrate the inner nostrils when they’re dry or clogged with mucus.
Eye drops can be helpful for a wide range of conditions including allergies, dry eyes and redness. Some sting, so it is important to use them with caution and tell your doctor if you experience any side effects. Over-the-counter decongestant eye drops, such as phenylephrine, constrict blood vessels in the eye. They can relieve allergy symptoms temporarily but can also cause a rebound effect that lasts when you stop using the drug.
