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A 62-year-old man with GOLD stage II COPD presents with a 3-day history of increased dyspnoea, wheeze, and cough. His sputum volume is increased and purulent. He is afebrile, oxygen saturation is 93% on room air, and there are no signs of pneumonia. According to COPD exacerbation guidance, what is the best antibiotic strategy?

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