Sip warm water slowly
Drink warm tea with honey
Gargle with warm salt water
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Take a spoonful of honey
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Stay upright and rest your voice
Try an over-the-counter cough medicine
Use saline nasal spray if postnasal drip is present
Seek medical care if the cough is severe, persistent, or comes with trouble breathing