Offer plenty of fluids
Use a cool-mist humidifier in the room
Keep the child upright when awake
Use saline nasal drops and gentle suction if congested
Give warm fluids if age-appropriate
Use honey only if the child is over 1 year old
Keep the child away from smoke, dust, and strong odors
Encourage rest
Follow the dosing instructions for any medicine approved by a pediatrician
Do not give over-the-counter cough medicine unless a doctor says it is okay
Seek medical care if breathing is hard, lips look blue, there is a high fever, the cough lasts more than a few weeks, or the child seems very unwell