In addition to the usual remedies such as throat spray, cough syrup and tablets for sore throat or fever, drinking tea and inhaling steam is an effective means of throat hygiene. Applied 1-4 times a day, the sore throat or dry cough disappears after a few days or a few weeks. If you have a fever you should call your local hotline, doctor’s office, or emergency room during an epidemic. How did I get rid of my dry cough?