Drink plenty of fluids
Rest as much as possible
Use honey for cough relief if you are older than 1 year
Try warm tea or warm water with lemon
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Gargle with warm salt water
Use lozenges or hard candy to soothe the throat
Sleep with your head elevated
Try over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat postnasal drip with saline nasal spray or rinses
Manage acid reflux by avoiding late meals and trigger foods
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than a few weeks
Seek medical care sooner if you have fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing blood, or wheezing