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
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
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 ...
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 ...
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 is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
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