[header] How to quiet a cough naturally [title] Drink more water. [step] Especially in dry surroundings, simply drinking some water can help reduce a nagging cough. Water will help soothe the throat irritation causing the cough. 
Water will also keep you generally hydrated, which can thin any mucus in your throat that are responsible for the cough. [substeps] Healthcare professionals recommend that men drink around thirteen cups of water each day and that women drink around nine.