Dr. Nancy Joseph, DO, FAAP, FACAAI
Pediatric Allergy
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Nancy Joseph, DO is a board-certified pediatrician and allergist diagnosing and treating a variety of allergic conditions in adults and children, including asthma, eczema, food allergy and eczema.
About Dr. Nancy Joseph, DO, FAAP, FACAAI
Dr. Joseph has a broad clinical interest in Allergic and Immunologic diseases and she endeavors to utilize Allergy/Immunology as a conduit for health education and promotion to provide effective health care to communities both domestic and abroad.
Dr. Joseph has published a number of peer-reviewed articles and has presented several times at national meetings.
She is passionate about health disparities, community outreach, and global health.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Tips & Wisdom
Allergy (also known as immediate hypersensitivity) is defined as an "abnormal sensitivity to a substance which is normally tolerated and generally considered harmless." While all immune responses occur as a result of exposure to foreign substances, allergic reactions are distinct from the protective or enhanced "immunity" conferred by immunizations or natural infection. It is estimated that about 50 million American suffer from allergic disease of one form or another, and the...
Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
Education & Training
- Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Internships and Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical Center - Stony Brook
- Allergy & Immunology Fellowship: University Hospitals of Cleveland
Dr. Nancy Joseph graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Middle Tennessee State University. She received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine where she was very involved both in the medical school and the community at large participating in numerous volunteer activities and serving as the president of the honor society. Dr. Joseph completed residency in Pediatrics at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital where she served as Class Liaison and curriculum committee member. She went on to complete sub-specialty training in Allergy and Immunology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center where she served as Senior Chief Fellow.