Cough | Home Remedies For Cough | How To Get Rid Of A Cough

How you can treat a cough yourself

There’s usually no need to see a GP.

You should:

  • rest
  • drink plenty of fluids

You could also try:

  • paracetamol or ibuprofen to treat any pain
  • hot lemon and honey (not suitable for babies under 1 year old)
  • a herbal medicine called pelargonium (suitable for people aged 12 or over)

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/