I'm a little hoarse

Isn't that the punchline to some joke? I'm not a ..., I'm a little hoarse. Well, it doesn't feel very funny right now. I've been sick with some sort of really nasty cold for over a week now. For four days, I couldn't talk at all, and even now... I'm a little hoarse. Actually, I'm a lot hoarse. Although I am feeling better and can talk somewhat, my throat still hurts a lot, and if I talk normally, it sets off a painful coughing fit.

It's driving me a little crazy. I'm really tired of being sick. Does anyone have any good home remedies for a painful sore throat, coughing and hoarseness? I could use some help.