See a doctor if the cough lasts more than 3 weeks
Get urgent medical help if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, coughing blood, high fever, or weight loss
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
Avoid dust, strong odors, and other irritants
Drink plenty of water and warm fluids
Use honey for cough relief if you are older than 1 year
Use a humidifier or steam inhalation
Rest as much as possible
Treat allergies with appropriate medicine if needed
Treat acid reflux if symptoms are present
Use over-the-counter cough medicine only as directed
Take prescribed inhalers or medicines exactly as instructed
Wash hands regularly to reduce infections
Sleep with your head elevated if coughing is worse at night
Avoid cold air if it triggers coughing
Follow up with a healthcare professional if the cough keeps returning