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The patient has a definitive diagnosis of COPD with an FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) of 85%. The patient is classified as GOLD stage III. They have experienced three exacerbations in the past year. The prescribed COPD treatments include bronchodilators and steroids. The patient had a smoking history of 5 cigarettes per day until quitting two years ago. They also have a history of interstitial lung disease as a lung comorbidity, and hypertension as another comorbidity.