It's true. Some people just don't get it. There's not much we can do about that. I just say I have a lung condition. That my lungs don't work very efficiently and I need to protect them from infections. If people are interested or ask questions, I give a few more details. People wouldn't ask someone who is using a walker why they aren't signing up for a 5k run, but our condition is invisible most of the time. (If they were around for a coughing fit or an airway clearance session, they might understand.) We didn't get to choose whether or not to have bronchiectasis, but we do have the opportunity to make choices that are right for us. Most things in life come down to a risk/reward ratio. Would I sit in a crowded theater to watch a movie? No. But would I sit in a crowded auditorium with a mask on to see my granddaughter play the violin? You bet!