Drink plenty of water
Use warm liquids like tea or broth
Try honey if you are not allergic and are over 1 year old
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Rest your voice
Sleep with your head elevated
Use saline nasal spray if postnasal drip is present
Take an over-the-counter cough suppressant if appropriate
Treat acid reflux if it is triggering the cough
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than 3 weeks
Seek medical care if you have fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, or coughing up blood