Dr. Douglas Thomas Johnston DO
Allergist and Immunologist
8045 Providence Rd Suite 300 Charlotte NC, 28277About
Dr. Douglas Johnston practices Allergy and Immunology care in Greenville, SC. Dr. Johnston specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Johnston provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 2001
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI- 2006
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Increased frequency of HLA-B44 in recurrent sinopulmonary infections (RESPI).
- Alterations in serum neopterin correlate with thrombolysis in myocardial infarction risk scores in acute coronary syndromes.
- B-cell numbers in the blood of patients with non-HLA*B8 or non-HLA*B44 common variable immunodeficiency.
- Diagnosis and management of hereditary angioedema.
- Hereditary and acquired complement component 1 esterase inhibitor deficiency: a review for the hematologist.
- Hereditary angioedema caused by c1-esterase inhibitor deficiency: a literature-based analysis and clinical commentary on prophylaxis treatment strategies.
- Patient satisfaction and experience with intravenously administered C1-inhibitor concentrates in the United States.
Treatments
- Dermatitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
Fellowships
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Allergy/Immunology, AL, USA 2006
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