According to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classification of COPD severity,which of the following stages is associated with a FEV₁ (% predicted) of 30 to 50?

• A)Stage I (mild)
• B)Stage II (moderated)
• C)Stage III (severe)
• D)Stage IV (very severe)

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