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A 65 yо smоker presents with dyspneа. He hаs а 100 pack-year histоry of tobacco use. The dyspnea is exacerbated by exertion. He denies fever or chills; he has not had recent contact with anyone who is sick. COPD has been diagnosed with spirometry/ PFT's. On physical examination of the thorax, you would expect to find: