William R. Probstfield / William RProbstfield
This book is a balanced personal story and useful resource for pulmonary rehabilitation information. Rather than a treatment handbook, it is one patient’s perspective of available ways to cope with chronic disabilities. It is a comprehensive mind, body and spirit approach to wellness.The metaphoric title, Smell The Rose Blow Out The Candle is the visualization of purse-lip breathing; a lesson lung patients mustlearn to breathe effectively with COPD, especially emphysema.The author’s 15 year successful journey to conquer a quality life with severe emphysema offers hope for those wanting to improve their skills in dealing with sick lungs and broken spirits.