Paul Alexander (polio survivor)

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/paul-alexander-polio-survivor

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1. When was Paul Alexander (polio survivor) born?January 30, 1946
2. When did Paul Alexander (polio survivor) die?March 11, 2024
3. What nationality was Paul Alexander (polio survivor)?American
4. How long is Paul Alexander (polio survivor)?Recognized for spending almost 72 years in an iron lung
5. What is the career?Attorney and Author
6. What is an iron lung and why did Paul Alexander need it?An iron lung is a large metal tube that helps people breathe when they can't do it on their own. Paul had polio, which weakened his breathing muscles, so he used the iron lung to stay alive.

Paralytic Polio: A severe form of poliomyelitis that results in paralysis, often affecting the muscles required for respiration.
Iron Lung: A type of negative-pressure ventilator used historically to treat respiratory paralysis, particularly from polio.
Juris Doctor (J.D.): A professional graduate degree in law, serving as the primary law degree in the United States for those seeking to practice law.
Memoir: A collection of memories written by a person, typically focusing on a specific period or theme in their life.