Dr. John Costa, MD, FAAAAI


Physician
Allergy

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Allergy & Asthma Associates
40 Tremont St.
#52
Duxbury, Massachusetts 02332
For an appointment, call (781) 934-6200
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Medical Expertise of Dr. John Costa, MD, FAAAAI

Dr. John J. Costa is a board-certified allergist and Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology providing care to patients with allergic conditions in the South Shore area of Massachusetts.

About Dr. John Costa, MD, FAAAAI

Dr. Costa also serves as Medical Director of the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Practice of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

He has been an invited lecturer at local, regional and national meetings and educational courses, and a consultant to the biotechnical industry. He has published peer-reviewed original scientific research articles on the molecular/cellular biology of the allergic inflammatory response, as well as invited reviews.

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hives (Urticaria)

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

How do biologics work to treat my asthma?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
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...
Is there a treatment for peanut allergy?
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...
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 ...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...

Education & Training

Dr. Costa graduated from Harvard College and the Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Boston University Medical Center and sub-specialty training in Allergy/Immunology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

Allergy & Asthma Associates

We diagnose and treat a variety of allergic conditions, including allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, hives, immune system disorders and sinusties

We offer the following services:

  • Environmental allergy skin testing
  • Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
  • Food allergy skin testing
  • Insect sting skin testing
  • Lung function testing (spirometry)
  • Patch testing
  • Xolair injections
  • Patient education and teaching for environmental allergen avoidance, food allergen avoidance, asthma medications and Epipens (epinephrine).