Whether you're managing chronic asthma or dealing with an acute respiratory infection, breathing problems affect every aspect of daily life. At Millennium Park Medical Associates in Chicago, Dr. Farah Khan provides comprehensive respiratory care, including asthma management and COPD treatment, as well as diagnosis and treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions.
Our Loop practice offers both ongoing asthma management for chronic conditions and same-day appointments for acute respiratory infections. We draw labs in-house to send to universal in-network facilities for faster results, and experienced providers who understand complex respiratory conditions, you receive complete care without visiting multiple specialists for routine management.
Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Asthma – Chronic airway inflammation causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. We provide asthma action plans, medication management (including inhalers and controller medications), trigger identification, and ongoing monitoring to keep symptoms controlled.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) – Progressive lung disease causing breathing difficulties, chronic cough, and reduced exercise tolerance. Management includes medication optimization, breathing techniques, and coordination with pulmonologists when needed.
Chronic Bronchitis – Persistent inflammation of the bronchial tubes causing productive cough and breathing difficulty. Treatment focuses on symptom management and preventing exacerbations.
Acute Respiratory Conditions
Upper Respiratory Infections – Common colds, flu, sinusitis, and throat infections causing congestion, cough, sore throat, and fever. We provide diagnosis, symptom relief, and prescriptions when bacterial infections require antibiotics.
Lower Respiratory Infections – Bronchitis and pneumonia affecting the lungs and airways, causing productive cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fever. These more serious infections require prompt medical evaluation and treatment.
Respiratory Allergies – Seasonal and environmental allergies affecting breathing, causing congestion, post-nasal drip, and asthma exacerbations. We provide allergy testing referrals and management strategies.
Chronic Symptoms Requiring Management:
Acute Symptoms Requiring Prompt Care:
Our Chicago office provides same-day sick visits for acute respiratory problems and regular appointments for ongoing asthma and COPD management.
Patients throughout Chicago's Loop and surrounding neighborhoods choose our practice for personalized attention and quality care that fits their lives. Dr. Farah Khan combines over 20 years of internal medicine experience with a genuine commitment to listening, clear communication, and treatment plans that actually work.
Whether you need routine primary care, chronic disease management, or our aesthetic and wellness services, you'll experience thorough, unhurried care from a team that knows you by name, not just your chart number.
Asthma causes airway inflammation, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, especially at night or with exercise. Allergies typically cause nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes without significant breathing difficulty. However, allergies often trigger asthma symptoms. We can evaluate your symptoms, perform testing if needed, and determine whether asthma treatment is appropriate.
See us if your cough lasts more than 2 weeks, produces blood or thick, discolored mucus, causes severe chest pain, occurs with a high fever or difficulty breathing, or significantly disrupts sleep. Persistent coughs can indicate conditions requiring treatment beyond over-the-counter remedies.
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to cough and mucus production, often caused by viral infections. Pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue itself, typically more serious with higher fever, more severe breathing difficulty, and chest pain. Physical examination, symptoms, and sometimes chest X-rays help distinguish between them.
Yes, we can! Give our friendly team a call today at 312-977-1185. We can get you scheduled and help figure out what's going on with your cough and respiratory issues.
