Drink warm fluids such as tea, broth, or warm water
Stay well hydrated with water throughout the day
Use honey for adults and children over 1 year old
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Use a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer
Take a steamy shower or breathe in warm steam
Rest and avoid overexertion
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Sleep with your head elevated
Gargle with warm salt water
Use saline nasal spray or rinse if postnasal drip is present
Try over-the-counter cough medicine if appropriate
See a doctor if the cough is severe, persistent, or worsening