Drink warm fluids
Stay hydrated
Use honey if you are over 1 year old
Use a humidifier
Rest your voice
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Try throat lozenges
Gargle with warm salt water
Sleep with your head elevated
Use over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat the underlying cause, such as allergies, reflux, or a cold
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