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Cаse study. Use this infоrmаtiоn tо аnswer the next 5 questions. Mr. James, a 65-year-old male, presents to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath, productive cough, and increased sputum production over the past three days. He has a 40-pack-year smoking history and his current medications include LABA and SABA. On examination, he appears fatigued, uses accessory muscles for breathing, and has an oxygen saturation of 87% on room air. His arterial blood gas (ABG) shows pH 7.33, PaCO₂ 55 mmHg, and PaO₂ 60 mmHg. A chest X-ray reveals hyperinflation with increased infiltrates. What is the most likely diagnosis for Mr. James' current condition?