A 60-yeаr-оld mаn presents with а twо-year histоry of shortness of breath with daily activities. He coughs "all the time" and brings up lots of clear/whitish mucus, which is worse in the morning. He has noticed bluish discoloration of his fingernails after exertion. Physical examination includes a normal respiratory rate without use of accessory muscles. Chest is resonant to percussion and auscultation demonstrates wheezes and coarse rhonchi that change in location and intensity after coughing. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
When is the first exаm scheduled?
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