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In this World COPD Day interview, we speak with Dr. Luciana Sampaio, a leading expert on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) physical therapy in Brazil. Dr. Sampaio provides clinical perspective on the major barriers faced by patients, particularly those relying on the public health system.

Dr. Sampaio discusses the challenges of early diagnosis, noting that many patients, especially those in vulnerable populations, only receive a COPD diagnosis when the disease is already at a moderate or severe stage, often coinciding with an exacerbation.

She emphasizes the essential role of patient education and pulmonary rehabilitation, confirming that rehabilitation is the most important treatment for COPD, but is tragically difficult to access outside of specialized centers. Dr. Sampaio notes that for many patients, the only available exercise is walking.

Watch Dr. Sampaio detail the need for public health policies that prioritize patient screening and education, and how healthcare providers must empower patients to understand their condition and advocate for the proper care they need.

0:00 Introduction to Dr. Luciana Sampaio
0:24 The Diagnosis Challenge in Vulnerable Populations
1:03 Why COPD is often missed in primary care
1:38 The Crucial Role of Patient Education
2:20 Access to Pulmonary Rehabilitation
3:05 Rehabilitation: The most important treatment for COPD
4:15 Addressing Patient Fear and Self-Management
5:01 The Need for Policy Change and Public Screening

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