Stay hydrated with water, warm tea, or broth
Use honey if you are older than 1 year
Try warm fluids to soothe the throat
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Rest your voice and get enough sleep
Use over-the-counter cough medicine as directed
Treat postnasal drip with saline nasal spray or rinses
Manage acid reflux by avoiding late meals and trigger foods
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than 3 weeks
Seek medical care if you have fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing blood, or weight loss