Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of death in the world (WHO 2018). In developed countries, 9-10% of the population aged 40 years and older suffer from COPD, and the incidence of the disease is increasing. According to studies, the risk of incapacity for work in people with COPD is up to 10 times higher compared to the general population (1) . Rehabilitation is one of the most effective measures to improve the quality of life and physical capacity of COPD patients. In several international treatment guidelines, the highest class recommendation for the implementation of rehabilitation treatment is given for COPD patients. In the Estonian treatment manual "Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" prepared in 2019, great attention has been paid to the importance of rehabilitation and a strong recommendation has been made to implement rehabilitation for all symptomatic COPD patients (2). During the preparation of the recommendation, the need to specify COPD-specific rehabilitation interventions, their intensity, content and patient logistics emerged. After the publication of the treatment manual, it became clear from the feedback of professional societies and associations that the rehabilitation of lung patients in Estonia is undervalued and underutilized: there is no well-established logistics for the rehabilitation of chronic lung patients (including COPD patients). Access to rehabilitation for COPD patients is limited, and the patient's nutrition and psychological and social background are not taken into account when treating a COPD patient, which is why the treatment of the patient is not comprehensive. The reason for this is, first of all, the lack of information of healthcare professionals (including physiotherapists) and patients about the nature and possibilities of pulmonary rehabilitation. Lack of human and financial resources can be mentioned as another important factor in dealing with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an up-to-date evidence-based treatment method that allows to significantly reduce the number of repeated hospitalizations due to exacerbation of COPD and save the financial resources of the healthcare system. Therefore, rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatment options for COPD patients. also, the patient's diet and psychological and social background are not taken into account when treating a COPD patient, which is why the treatment of the patient is not comprehensive. The reason for this is, first of all, the lack of information of healthcare professionals (including physiotherapists) and patients about the nature and possibilities of pulmonary rehabilitation. Lack of human and financial resources can be mentioned as another important factor in dealing with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an up-to-date evidence-based treatment method that allows to significantly reduce the number of repeated hospitalizations due to exacerbation of COPD and save the financial resources of the healthcare system. Therefore, rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatment options for COPD patients. also, the patient's diet and psychological and social background are not taken into account when treating a COPD patient, which is why the treatment of the patient is not comprehensive. The reason for this is, first of all, the lack of information of healthcare professionals (including physiotherapists) and patients about the nature and possibilities of pulmonary rehabilitation. Lack of human and financial resources can be mentioned as another important factor in dealing with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an up-to-date evidence-based treatment method that allows to significantly reduce the number of repeated hospitalizations due to exacerbation of COPD and save the financial resources of the healthcare system. Therefore, rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatment options for COPD patients. The reason for this is, first of all, the lack of information of healthcare professionals (including physiotherapists) and patients about the nature and possibilities of pulmonary rehabilitation. Lack of human and financial resources can be mentioned as another important factor in dealing with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an up-to-date evidence-based treatment method that allows to significantly reduce the number of repeated hospitalizations due to exacerbation of COPD and save the financial resources of the healthcare system. Therefore, rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatment options for COPD patients. The reason for this is, first of all, the lack of information of healthcare workers (including physiotherapists) and patients about the nature and possibilities of pulmonary rehabilitation. Lack of human and financial resources can be mentioned as another important factor in dealing with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an up-to-date evidence-based treatment method that allows to significantly reduce the number of repeated hospitalizations due to COPD exacerbations and save the financial resources of the healthcare system. Therefore, rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatment options for COPD patients. which makes it possible to significantly reduce the number of repeated hospitalizations due to exacerbation of COPD and save the financial resources of the healthcare system. Therefore, rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatment options for COPD patients. which makes it possible to significantly reduce the number of repeated hospitalizations due to exacerbation of COPD and save the financial resources of the healthcare system. Therefore, rehabilitation is one of the most cost-effective treatment options for COPD patients. Rehabilitation refers to a complex multidisciplinary approach that includes assessing the patient's physical and mental status and then implementing interventions (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutritional counseling, health behaviors, smoking cessation, patient education) to improve the patient's functional capacity and psychosocial coping. The purpose of this treatment guide is to ensure up-to-date evidence-based treatment for COPD patients and to spread evidence-based information related to rehabilitation among healthcare professionals and patients, thus making the treatment of COPD patients comprehensive.