Keep your bedroom air moist with a humidifier
Drink warm fluids before bed
Elevate your head with an extra pillow
Avoid eating large meals close to bedtime
Stay away from smoke, dust, and strong odors
Use saline nasal spray if you have congestion
Treat allergies with appropriate medication if needed
Take prescribed cough medicine as directed
Suck on a lozenge before sleeping
Keep pets out of the bedroom if they trigger symptoms
Sleep on your side if lying flat worsens coughing
Avoid alcohol before bed
Manage acid reflux by not lying down right after eating
Wash bedding regularly to reduce allergens
See a doctor if the cough is persistent or severe
