A 68-year-old male with known COPD presents to the emergency department with acute worsening of dyspnoea, increased sputum purulence, and cough for 3 days. Spirometry performed during this acute episode shows the pattern marked **A** in the diagram: FEV1/FVC ratio of 0.42 with post-bronchodilator FEV1 of 32% predicted. Which of the following GOLD 2025 severity classifications and corresponding management priority is most appropriate for this patient's current airflow limitation?
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