Drink warm fluids
Stay hydrated
Rest
Use honey for adults and children over 1 year old
Try steam inhalation
Use a humidifier
Gargle with warm salt water
Avoid smoke and irritants
Suck on lozenges
Take over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat the underlying cause if known
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than 3 weeks
Seek urgent care if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, coughing blood, or high fever