Lindilu's comment reminded me of something else that helps me...drinking a hot cup of decaf tea (any flavor, as I have several). Something hot seems to help my throat if I'm coughing... ;o)
Thanks everyone in this discussion forum. It does happen to me frequently. I hate it when it happens in church. I just inhale and exhale at a fast pace until it passes, silently of course so as not to draw attention. I learned alot from the above discussions. I just need to practice what I've learned.
James
Happened to me on train once and a stranger gave me a hard boiled sweet to suck - so grateful for that - I carry sugar-free blackcurrant coughs sweets now.
I think it helps to cover nose and mouth with hand and breath in and out through mouth [chin down].
Patsy
I chew sugarless gum...that seems to help.