The open-air regimen By the first decade of the 20th century, there was a widespread belief among the medical profession that fresh air could cure pulmonary tuberculosis. The pioneer in this field was Dr. George Bodington who published an essay in 1840 in which he set out how he had used fresh rural air, gentle exercise in the open, and a nutritious diet to heal patients with the condition. This was at a time when the disease was considered incurable in medical circles [30].
