Recurrent irritation caused by the cough or throat clearing: The act of coughing or throat clearing irritates the vocal cords causing one to cough or clear the throat again, which then irritates the vocal cords all over again producing yet another cough or urge throat clear.
Dr. Shahram Rezaiamiri is a neurosurgeon in Stockbridge, Georgia and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Gwinnett Medical Center and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr.
ColorBlind Images/Blend Images/Getty Images. Internal medicine is devoted to internal diseases that occur in adults and, in some cases, adolescents. A doctor who specializes in internal medicine is called an internist and is trained in primary care. Internists are experts in diagnosis, treat chronic illnesses, promote health through strategies such as wellness education and try to prevent disease. In addition to general internal medicine, many subspecialties exist.