Sip warm water frequently
Gargle with warm salt water
Swallow repeatedly
Cough gently to clear the throat
Clear your throat softly
Take a hot shower and inhale steam
Use a humidifier
Drink herbal tea or warm broth
Stay well hydrated
Suck on lozenges
Blow your nose to reduce postnasal drip
Use saline nasal spray or rinse
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid very dry air
Sleep with your head elevated
See a doctor if it lasts more than a few weeks or comes with trouble breathing, fever, chest pain, or blood