Drink plenty of water and warm fluids
Rest as much as possible
Use honey for adults and children over 1 year old
Try throat lozenges or hard candy
Use a humidifier or breathe steam
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Keep your head elevated while resting
Use over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat allergies or nasal congestion if they are causing the cough
Wash your hands often to avoid spreading infection
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than a few weeks, is severe, or comes with trouble breathing, chest pain, high fever, or coughing up blood