Sip warm fluids often
Drink plenty of water
Use honey if you are over 1 year old
Try throat lozenges
Use a humidifier or steam
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Rest your voice
Sleep with your head elevated
Try saline nasal spray if postnasal drip is present
Avoid cold air triggers
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
Use over-the-counter cough medicine only as directed
Treat allergies if they are the cause
Treat acid reflux if it is the cause
Seek medical care if coughing lasts more than 3 weeks
Seek urgent care if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, coughing blood, or high fever