Here's what I do, and it always works...May I request some theraflu? This cough is wicked!
Alka Seltzer Cold & Flu and Zicam. Take the Alka Seltzer, then about 30-45 minutes later take the Zicam. Then repeat a few hours later. The Alka Seltzer Cold stuff is very, very good at getting the symptoms to settle down a good bit. Plus, it REALLY helps you get some sleep if you take the night time kind.