Sip warm water or tea slowly
Take a teaspoon of honey if you are not allergic and are over 1 year old
Use a cough drop or lozenge
Breathe warm, moist air from a shower or humidifier
Sit upright and avoid lying down
Gargle warm salt water
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Try slow, controlled breathing through your nose
If coughing is severe, persistent, or comes with trouble breathing, seek medical care