Drink warm fluids
Sip honey in warm water or tea
Gargle with salt water
Use throat lozenges
Use a humidifier
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors
Stay hydrated
Rest your voice
Try steam inhalation
Use allergy medicine if allergies are the cause
Use a saline nasal rinse if postnasal drip is the cause
Avoid very cold or very dry air
Avoid spicy or acidic foods if they irritate your throat
Seek medical care if the cough lasts more than a few weeks
Seek medical care if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, fever, or coughing up blood