Drink warm fluids
Stay hydrated
Use honey if age 1 year or older
Try throat lozenges
Use a humidifier
Take steamy showers
Avoid smoke and irritants
Rest
Sleep with your head elevated
Gargle salt water
Use over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat allergies or postnasal drip if present
Seek medical care if coughing is severe, persistent, or comes with trouble breathing, chest pain, or high fever