Take a spoonful of honey before bed
Sip warm water or herbal tea
Use a humidifier in the bedroom
Elevate your head with extra pillows
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid alcohol before sleep
Stay away from dust, strong scents, and other irritants
Use saline nasal spray if postnasal drip is present
Try a lozenge if safe for you
Keep your bedroom cool but not dry
Drink enough fluids during the day
Take any prescribed cough or allergy medicine as directed
Treat acid reflux if it triggers the cough
See a doctor if the cough lasts more than a few weeks or is severe
