The iron lung, conceptualized in the late 1920s, was most notably the first line of defense against polio during the epidemics that occurred between 1948 to 1955. The device saved the lives of ...

The iron lung was an invention that helped keep thousands ... A small handful of people are still relying on those machines today, and there’s a problem – who is around to keep these machines ...

Mr. Alexander stayed with the machine. He said he dreaded having another breathing tube in his throat. “[The iron lung] is my ...

The iron lung was an invention that helped keep thousands ... A small handful of people are still relying on those machines today, and there’s a problem – who is around to keep these machines ...

Despite relying on a machine to breathe for most of his life, this iron lung survivor managed to earn a law degree, write a book, and even gain a following on TikTok in his later years.

The hardcore duo is returning with its first full-length since 2013. Iron Lung Announce First Album in 12 Years, Unleash ...

The iron lung is unable to cope with the irregular ... When the current is turned off by the machine, the diaphragm relaxes and a normal breathing cycle had resulted. Unfortunately, it will ...

The episode saw Shelagh Turner (Laura Main) care for a patient named Owen, who was paralysed from a polio infection and now lives with an iron lung. But during the house call, Shelagh notices jaundice ...

In an exclusive clip shared with RadioTimes.com, Shelagh is caring for a patient in an iron lung and discusses his treatment with his wife Betty, while also praising her for all the hard work she has ...