Joan O’Lear, NP
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Allergy
Specialty
Pediatric Allergy
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Joan’s experience includes allergy skin testing, diagnosis of asthma, and the testing and management of food allergy, including oral food challenges. Additional experience includes penicillin testing and diagnosis and management of chronic urticaria.
About Joan O’Lear, NP
Joan O’Lear, NP is a nurse practitioner providing care to patients in Macomb, Michigan at the Kenwood Allergy and Asthma Center.
Joan is a certified asthma educator through the National Educator Certification Board (AE-C).
Joan is a certified asthma educator through the National Educator Certification Board (AE-C).
Conditions Treated
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Sinusitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hives (Urticaria)
Procedures & Services
Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Allergy Tests
Lung Function Tests
Patient Education Resources
Does my Epipen® really expire?
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
Eggplant makes my mouth itchy. Am I allergic to it?
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
How does bronchial thermoplasty work to treat asthma?
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
Is there really a hypoallergenic dog species?
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
What are treatments for my child’s asthma?
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...
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
- Oakland University: Post Masters Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner
- Wayne State University: Masters of Science in Nursing/Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Mercy College of Detroit: Bachelor of Science in Nursing