Sleep with your head elevated
Use a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer
Drink warm fluids before bed
Take honey before bedtime if age 1 or older
Use saline nasal spray or rinse
Clear mucus by gently blowing your nose before sleep
Avoid smoke, strong scents, and dust
Keep the bedroom air cool and comfortable
Suck on lozenges if age appropriate
Try a cough medicine only as directed on the label or by a clinician
Treat allergies, reflux, or congestion if they are the cause
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Seek medical care if the cough is severe, persistent, or comes with trouble breathing, chest pain, or fever