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
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Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
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How do biologics work to treat my asthma?
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What is the treatment for severe asthma?
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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