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This is my mother's current status is this the last stage of the end stage? copd, severe j44.9 ; acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia j96.02 and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia j96.12?

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Retention of carbon dioxide is an ominous sign in anyone with advanced COPD and, if not treated aggressively, .leads to severe respiratory distress with eventual respiratory muscles fatigue resulting in need for intubation and ventilator care.

Answered 4/9/2021

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