How you can treat a cough yourself
A cough will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks
There's usually no need to see a GP.
You should:
- rest
- drink plenty of fluids
You could also try:
- hot lemon and honey (not suitable for babies under 1 year old)
- a herbal medicine called pelargonium (suitable for people aged 12 or over)
There's limited evidence to show these work.
Hot lemon with honey has a similar effect to cough medicines.
For more information please visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough