I think maybe the heat and moisture from a shower works to loosen phlegm and stimulates coughing I would try a lukewarm shower then breakfast.DAH

I have had that problem at times expecially in the shower. I think the humidity of the bathroom causes the coughing. Maybe you could take your shower before meds or in the evening. I found that spacing out my meds was better for me. Some are taken with food some are empty stomach I even have one that I set my alarm at 3:00am and take. That one has so many things that don't jive with other meds, caffien, and vitamins. Be sure to read the info sheet you get with your perscriptions and ask your pharmisist if your not sure. Sorry my spelling is horrible and I can't find spell check on this laptop!😊

These posts have been very helpful. I take showers 'cause they help clean my sinuses. Nice to know how copd also affects others. I knew I had to keep door open just by trial and error. This is going to be so useful 'cause I'm new at all this.

I was told to not take too warm of a shower because it can make you cough harder and make it causes shortness of breath. I was told to keep the bathroom door slightly open to allow some of the steam to escape. After I was told this I got to thinking back and realized that was what my problem was. I used to love a nice hot shower, but now they are another thing COPD has taken away from me

i think they should put our meds inhalers etc in an electronic cigarette we would all comply readily ! lol