I am still not well. Last night I woke up and I couldn't breathe. I hacked a while, drank some water and was better. If this wasn't such a busy week I'd stay home, but that really isn't an option.
I have certainly been there!
A couple of recommendations for the next time it happens:
Put a kettle on and get a towel. Stand over the steam with towel over back of your head....breathe steam in....but don't get so close that it burns your face or nostrils.
I also enjoy a cup of organic tea called "Breathe Deep", a product of "Yogi Tea" (and VERY reasonably priced at Amazon.com...MUCH more reasonable than in any of the stores that carry it or on Yogi Tea's own website). Herbs in this organic tea include Thyme, Eucalyptus, Elecampane, Basil, Ginger Root and Mullein. You can drink it plain (I prefer it) or with honey, which the box claims can aid in the "expectoration" process. (Sorry, Miss Karen!). It has a pleasant taste, so don't worry it's some gosh-awful concoction. Other ingredients include Licorice Root, Cinnamon Bark and Peppermint Leaf.