Sit upright and keep your head elevated
Sip warm water or tea slowly
Try honey if you are older than 1 year
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Avoid smoke, dust, strong odors, and cold air
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Take slow, deep breaths through your nose
Rest your voice and avoid talking too much
Drink plenty of fluids
Use over-the-counter cough medicine only as directed
Treat triggers like allergies, postnasal drip, or acid reflux
Seek urgent medical care if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, coughing blood, blue lips, or a high fever
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than a few weeks or keeps getting worse