Nicole Alvarez, physician assistant, joined, locally renowned pediatric allergist, Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D. in his Gainesville, Va. office. Call 703.729.8830 or visit www.vasneezers.com for more information.

“We are fortunate to have Nicole on our team; her patient care and clinical diagnose technique have been a great asset to our staff,” said Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D., allergist and owner of Allergy and Asthma Affiliates of Leesburg and Gainesville, Va.

“I love children and never pass up a chance to engage with them…I love the opportunity to help alleviate their allergy symptoms,” said Nicole Alvarez, physician assistant at Allergy and Asthma Affiliates of Gainesville and Leesburg, Va. “Allergies can affect your daily routine and limit children’s activities, so when we can help diagnose and provide symptom relief, we provide peace of mind for both parents and children,” said Alvarez.

"Chronic Pain Sensitization Syndrome" (CPSS) is a new medical concept that enables us to understand that when a person is suffering from both chronic pain and depression, the two conditions are likely not to be completely distinct medical disorders, but actually two symptoms of one underlying disease process within that person's central nervous system.

Lyme disease season is prevalent in Northern Virginia and local immunologist, Dr. Srinagesh Paluvoi of Gainesville and Leesburg, Va. cautions his patients to be aware of Lyme disease symptoms and stresses top ten tips to help avoid exposure to tick bites. Call 703.729.8830 or visit www.vasneezers.com for more information.

“We see a lot more cases of tick bites and Lyme Disease in the summer, when more people have their skin exposed and are spending more time with outdoor activities,” said Srinagesh Paluvoi, M.D. of Gainesville and Leesburg, Va. “Prevention of Lyme disease is key, knowing what to look for, and more importantly, how to prevent the initial tick bite,” said Dr. Paluvoi.

Dr. Paluvoi recommends these top ten tips to help avoid tick bites, and if anyone experiences Lyme disease symptoms or has concerns about possible Lyme Disease, they should seek medical advice from a physician.