How to stop a dry cough at night<br>Stay hydrated even at night. Keep a glass of water by your bedside so you can easily stop a cough if you wake up in the middle of the night. Drinking water can soothe your throat and keep the mucus from thickening in your throat (which causes you to cough).
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