Sleep with your head and upper body elevated
Drink warm fluids before bed
Use honey before bedtime
Try steam inhalation before sleep
Use a humidifier in your bedroom
Keep your bedroom air clean and dust-free
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid eating heavy meals close to bedtime
Avoid alcohol before bed
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Suck on lozenges if appropriate
Use saline nasal spray before bed
Treat nasal congestion or postnasal drip
Avoid known allergens at night
Keep pets out of the bedroom if they trigger symptoms
Sleep on your side if reflux is a trigger
Use a warm saltwater gargle before bed
Rest your voice and avoid throat irritation
Try a non-medicated cough remedy if suitable
Seek medical advice if the cough is severe, persistent, or worsening