A 68-year-old male with a long history of COPD presents with increased fatigue and dyspnea. Physical exam reveals cyanosis and digital clubbing. Arterial blood gas shows chronic hypoxemia. Laboratory results show elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these laboratory findings?
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