The Science And Art Of Deep Breathing As A Prophylactic And Therapeutic Agent In Consumption

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The Science and Art of Deep Breathing as a Prophylactic and Therapeutic Agent in Consumption is a medical book that advocates the use of deep breathing exercises as a treatment for tuberculosis, or consumption as it was then called. The author, Shozaburo Otabe, was a Japanese physician who studied medicine in Europe and applied his knowledge to the treatment of Japanese patients. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the state of medical knowledge and practice in Japan in the early 20th century.