Drink plenty of water
Sip warm liquids
Gargle with salt water
Use steam inhalation
Run a humidifier
Clear your throat gently
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Limit dairy if it worsens mucus
Avoid alcohol and caffeine if they dry you out
Use saline nasal spray
Treat allergies if present
Manage acid reflux if present
Use over-the-counter expectorants if appropriate
Rest your voice
See a doctor if it lasts more than a few weeks
Seek medical care if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, fever, or blood in mucus