Farah Khan, MD

Board Certified Allergist & Immunologist

Dr. Farah Khan is a Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist who graduated from fellowship in 2020. She specializes in asthma, food allergy, skin conditions, and rhinosinusitis care, and treats both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Khan holds an MD from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed her Pediatric Residency training at INOVA Children's Hospital and her fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Khan is an active member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology as well as the Clinical Immunology Society.

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Complete Guide to Treating and Preventing Postnasal Drip

Medically approved ways to treat and prevent postnasal dripPostnasal drip occurs when excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat and creates the feeling of dripping mucus. The condition can lead to a chronic coug...

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Build Up T‐Cells in Your Body

If you'd like to improve your immune system, work on increasing the number of T-cells in your body. T-cells are a type of lymphocyte that will attack cells that are infected with a virus. To improve your T-cell count and...

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Read Allergy Skin Test Results

Getting an allergy skin test is a good way to determine if you are allergic to any types of pollen, foods, or substances. Allergy skin tests are not painful and can be done at your doctor’s office. To do the test, your...

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Make a Nasal Rinse

Nasal rinses are an effective way to clear your sinuses and reduce nasal discomfort associated with colds and allergies. In case of pollen allergies, they can also be used to remove pollen from your nasal passages after ...

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Get Rid of Hives on the Face

Hives, or urticaria, are a type of skin rash that is the result of an allergic reaction. They are raised, reddish, itchy bumps on the skin that, when pressed, turn white. Hives are an allergic reaction to an allergen in...

Easy Ways to Treat Post Nasal Drip

Medications, remedies, and lifestyle changes to stop post nasal drip Post nasal drip is one of the most common causes of chronic cough. Post nasal drip refers to the accumulation of mucus in the back of your nose and thr...

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Reduce Facial Swelling

Facial swelling can occur for a variety of reasons, including allergic reactions, dental work, and medical conditions like edema. Most facial swelling is minor and can be treated with an ice pack and elevation. If you ar...

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Stop an Allergy Cough

An allergy cough can be frustrating, especially if it becomes chronic. Allergy coughs are usually caused by a reaction to dust, mold, pollen, pet dander, freshly cut grass, food allergies, and other allergens. You may be...

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Stop Gnat Bites from Itching

Gnat bites can be a real pain, whether you’re suffering from one or several. Not only can they become swollen and unsightly, but they’re also very itchy and sometimes downright painful. In rare cases, they may become...