Diaphragm: What you are most likely describing is diaphragmatic spasm. Nothing to worry about if you otherwise feel well. Your diagrapm is the big muscle that sucks air into your lungs. Coughing may irritate it an cause spasm. This is not the definitive cause but a possibity. I am online if you need further details.
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