Drink warm fluids
Stay hydrated
Rest
Use honey for adults and children over 1 year old
Gargle with warm salt water
Use a humidifier
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Try throat lozenges
Take over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Use steam inhalation carefully
Treat the underlying cause, such as allergies, cold, or acid reflux
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than 3 weeks
See a doctor if you have fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, or blood in mucus