A patient with COPD who was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago in acute exacerbation is ordered a pulmonary function test.Upon performing the test,you record his results as an FEV₁/FVC of 60% and an FEV₁ of 39% of predicted value.This patient is in which of the following stages of COPD?

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The patient is in Stage III of COPD based on the FEV1/FVC ratio of <70% (indicating obstruction) and an FEV1 <50% but ≥30% of the predicted value, which aligns with the criteria for Stage III (Severe) COPD according to the GOLD guidelines.

A Patient with COPD Who Was Admitted to the Hospital