(Washington Composite Electric) Men in the United States, the United States, suffered from Poliomyelitis, Alexander Alexander, and lived in "iron lung" for more than 70 years.He died on Monday (March 11) at the age of 78.
In 1952, the six -year -old Paul Alexander was paralyzed below the neck because of pivotitis commonly known as pediatric paralysis. The doctor asked him to maintain his life in medical equipment like "iron lung"."Iron Ling" is a sealing room equipped with a pump that can help patients expand and shrink to the patients by elevating and lowering pressure.
Alexander's younger brother Philip posted on Facebook, praising his life story inspired millions of people, and he was honored to be part of his life.He mentioned that his brother loves food, red wine, beauty, long talk, learning and laughing.
Over the years, Alexander has studied in the "iron lung". After studying high school and university courses, he obtained a university legal degree, found a work of teaching legal terms, and published biography.In March 2023, Alexander won the world record of Jianli as the longest time to live in iron lungs.
Alexander learned the "frog breathing" method with the help of physical therapists. "Use the throat muscles to press the air into the lungs and swallow the air one by one." This allows him to leave the device for a while.Being able to sit on a special wheelchair represents customers to appear in court, and sleeps in the "iron lung" at night.
After extensive use of spinal ashginitis vaccine in 1955, the "iron lung" gradually eliminated.
Alexander was hospitalized infected with crown disease in February this year, and his body became weak and dehydrated. He died on March 11.
