Archive · 1 Sep 2025
India Announces National Cough Day to Improve Cough Management
Imagine your body is like a car.
Sometimes, the car might cough, which is similar to a cough in your body.
To help everyone understand coughs better, doctors in India are starting a special day called National Cough Day on August 29.
This day is to remind everyone, including doctors, how important it is to take coughs seriously.
Coughs are often treated in a simple way, but doctors want to find the best ways to help.
The goal is to help doctors learn more about coughs, diagnose them correctly and give the right treatment, so people can feel better.
This new day is also in memory of a doctor who helped a lot with breathing problems.
API MSC and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. announced August 29 as National Cough Day.
The initiative aims to increase awareness and improve cough management in India.
The day commemorates Dr. Ashok Mahasur, a pioneer in respiratory care.
The initiative seeks to promote evidence-based diagnosis and treatment.
The initiative involves doctors, patients, retailers, and caregivers.
- Who
- Association of Physicians of India – Maharashtra State Chapter (API MSC) and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
- What
- Announced August 29 as National Cough Day
- When
- Today
- Where
- India
- Why
- To create a nationwide dialogue on cough and promote evidence-based practices.
- Event Name
- National Cough Day
- Date of National Cough Day
- August 29
- Initiator
- Association of Physicians of India – Maharashtra State Chapter (API MSC) and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
- Focus
- Raising awareness and improving cough management
- Aim
- Promote evidence-based diagnosis and treatment practices
- Significance
- Marks the death anniversary of Dr. Ashok Mahasur