Drink warm fluids
Sip honey in warm water or tea
Use cough drops or hard candy
Gargle with warm salt water
Stay hydrated
Use a humidifier
Take a steamy shower
Avoid smoke and strong odors
Elevate your head while sleeping
Try saline nasal spray
Treat postnasal drip with an antihistamine or decongestant
Use cough medicine as directed
Avoid cold air
Rest your voice
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Seek medical care for trouble breathing
Seek medical care for chest pain
Seek medical care for coughing blood
Seek medical care for high fever
Seek medical care if cough lasts more than 3 weeks
Seek medical care if symptoms worsen or keep returning