Drink warm fluids
Use honey
Stay hydrated
Rest
Use a humidifier
Take steam inhalation
Gargle with salt water
Avoid smoke and irritants
Suck on lozenges
Elevate your head while sleeping
Use over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat allergies if they are the cause
Use saline nasal spray
See a doctor if the cough is severe, lasts more than a few weeks, or comes with trouble breathing, chest pain, or high fever