If you live with a chronic respiratory condition such as COPD, the holiday season can also bring some challenges. Fortunately, if you plan ahead and stay safe, you can still partake in holiday fun — even while living with COPD or another chronic respiratory condition.

Each year, the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) organizes World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day to share knowledge, raise awareness, and discuss the impact of COPD with the world.

Cystic fibrosis presents many challenges, and a CF diagnosis can mean different things to each individual. Even though being diagnosed with CF can mean that you have limitations, it shouldn’t stop you from living your life to the fullest.