Sleep with your head elevated
Use a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer
Drink warm fluids before bed
Take a spoonful of honey if age 1 or older
Avoid eating 2 to 3 hours before lying down
Avoid smoke, strong odors, and dust
Keep the bedroom cool and clean
Use saline nasal spray or rinse before bed
Treat allergies with appropriate medicine if needed
Use an over-the-counter cough medicine only as directed
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Avoid alcohol before bedtime
Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than a few weeks or is severe