World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day

Observed annually on the 3rd Wednesday of November. For 2024, this falls on November 20.

• Objective: Aims to raise global awareness about COPD, a chronic lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation.
• Organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), which focuses on enhancing COPD diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.