How can one minimize a productive cough during a group exercise class?

Coughing during exercise class is such a pain! Does part of your clearance routine include postural drainage? If one of the pilates positions makes you cough, get in that position during clearance. You might use the aerobika while in that position, as it can be used in any position.

Another thought is to clear a couple of hours before class and not right before. The saline stays in the lungs and rattles a bit if you head off to class too soon afterwards. I'm experimenting with clearing a few hours before bedtime to see if it helps with nighttime coughing. So far so good.