Confirmation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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According to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), what is the defining ratio of FEV1/FVC for confirmation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Less than 0.85 Less than 0.75 Less than 0.80 A ratio of FEV1/FVC is not required for the confirmation of COPD. Less than 0.70.

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