First of all, talk with your doc to be sure that the cough is chronic and has something to do with COPD. It may not; could be related to GERD or to taking some blood pressure medications. If it's related to COPD, ask him what you should do. It really matters if the cough is dry or productive as to what treatments would be appropriate. In order to decide what to do, you need to give your doc a chance to figure out why you have a cough.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. "Acid reflux" or "heartburn". It sometimes goes hand in hand with COPD and is the culprit in coughing. Talk with your doc about that. If you're seeing a GP or Family Practice doc, find a pulmonologist who understands COPD well.

What is GERD? My doctor has me going to see a pulomary specialist to see what going on.

Its a damn nuisence, went for dinner last nite at a grill place, could not stop coughing, think there was lots of dust around..I carry small bottle water with me where ever I go... seems to help..blessings

I get that too @A MyCOPDTeam Member Thompson , I don't know what the hell it is either