Drink plenty of water
Use honey if you are over 1 year old
Try warm tea or broth
Use a humidifier
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Rest your voice
Suck on lozenges
Sleep with your head elevated
Use saline nasal spray
Take over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat allergies if they are the cause
Treat acid reflux if it is the cause
Stop smoking
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than 3 weeks
Seek urgent care if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, coughing blood, or a high fever