Food
Halloween Trick or Treat: Managing Serious Allergies
For families managing serious allergies, navigating Halloween can certainly be tricky, but there are ways we can make it safe for children
By Dr Jose Costa · 20 Oct 2026
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Dr Jose Costa
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Dr José Costa is a senior allergy consultant, specialising in the latest research, medical guidance and insight on childhood food allergies, Rhinitis (Hay Fever), Eczema, Asthma, and associated conditions. Dr Costa has practiced as a senior medic in both the NHS and private sector, having led both allergy services at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As part of his own specialist Children’s Allergy Clinic, in Warwickshire, Dr Costa has become renowned for his leading expertise, supporting families affected by allergies across the UK.
Articles by Dr Jose Costa (4)
Body
Beyond Antihistamines: Is It Time We Took Hay Fever More Seriously?
For many of us, hay fever means reaching for antihistamines when the pollen count rises. But what happens when conventional treatments are no longer enough?…
By Dr Jose Costa · 10 Sept 2026
Mind
How Allergies Affect Our Mental Health
As an allergy doctor, I see how emotionally exhausting allergies can be! Not just for patients, but for family members – especially parents of children with…
By Dr Jose Costa · 23 Jul 2026
Roam
Safe Travels with Food Allergies
Life with food allergies can be a huge challenge and going on holiday should be a time for well-deserved relaxation.
By Dr Jose Costa · 23 Jun 2026