Throat lozenges can decrease the cough reflex by numbing the back of the throat. This, in turn, reduces irritation.
Lozenges containing active ingredients such as honey, peppermint oil, or menthol are the best choices, though any drop that encourages salivation can moisturize the throat enough to quell coughing temporarily.

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