I pulled my back muscle while i was coughing. are there any remedies to reduce pain?

Muscle strain: Muscle strain may be treated with rest, then with medications such as acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories including aspirin. These things get beter with time but can be very painful initially.

NSAIDs: In this context, anti-inflammatory medications would be the way to go - ibuprofen for example.

Pain&Cough Meds: Pain can be treated with pain meds like Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen and rest.But cough must be control to prevent further trauma to the muscles.And of course continue Antibiotics if prescribed for Otitis Media.May be cough med containing Dextromorfan or codeine prescribed by your doctor

Rest, Ice & NSAIDs: 36 year old lady with a question about pain control/back muscle strain. First of all, try to rest the muscles to allow healing. Ice is an excellent remedy for inflammation and pain, and you can use an NSAID such as naproxen for the pain. After a day or two, you can switch to heat. Wrapping an ace bandage around the area can help to reduce inflammation. OTC cough suppressant to reduce painful cough