Diagnosis of COPD exacerbation

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Ms. Disnea is a 68 yo female who was recently admitted to your hospital with diagnosis of COPD exacerbation. Her presenting symptoms on admission were dyspnea and a productive cough with small amount of thick, yellow-green sputum. You have orders for evaluation and treatment. PMH: COPD, 50 pack-year history of smoking CXR: Diffuse Hyperinflation PFT: FEV1/FVC: 50% FEV1: 60% Medication: Albuterol, Ipratropium bromide, Prednisone, Oseltamivir, metoprolol How would you describe the severity of this patient's COPD?

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