I've had a cold but now have cough lingering.. my abdomen just below ribs in center r sore worse after coughing is it all from the cough? feel tight

It is possible: To strain muscles when coughing. I believe you mean that your abdominal muscles feel tight but if breathing becomes tight or difficult -then please seek medical care. Hydrate well. Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several teaspoons of honey into herbal tea with a squeeze of lemon juice. Or make tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for a.