Drink plenty of warm fluids
Use honey if you are older than 1 year
Gargle with warm salt water
Use steam inhalation
Take a warm shower
Rest and sleep enough
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Use a humidifier
Stay hydrated with water, soup, or tea
Try over-the-counter expectorants if appropriate
Avoid very cold drinks if they worsen symptoms
Elevate your head while sleeping
Clear mucus by coughing gently and spitting it out
Avoid dairy if it seems to thicken mucus for you
See a doctor if symptoms last more than a few weeks
Seek medical help if you have fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, or blood in phlegm