Drink small sips of water frequently
Use a humidifier or vaporizer
Suck on sugar-free lozenges or hard candy
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Breathe through your nose when possible
Gargle with warm salt water
Rest your voice
Drink warm liquids like tea or broth
Avoid very spicy, salty, or acidic foods
Use saline nasal spray if congestion is causing mouth breathing
Treat allergies or reflux if they are contributing
Seek medical care if it lasts more than a week or is severe