Can coffee alleviate symptoms of copd?

Yes: Coffee belongs to a class of drugs called methylxanthines. This drug class also includes "theophylline". These drugs are weak bronchodilators so a good cup of "black" may actually decrease shortness of breath in some patients!

No.: Although caffeine is similar to theophylline ( a medication used to treat copd) it is not an effective bronchodilator. Theophylline isn't used much in practice since better and safer medications are available, but it is still used in severe cases occasionally.