iron lung
Example Sentences
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Lillard's uncle and grandfather created a contraption that would open the iron lung so Lillard could live alone and get in out of the iron lung herself.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Lane spent the next several months in an iron lung.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
As his confidence and strength grew, he was able to spend increasingly longer periods out of the iron lung.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2024
He helped Paul move apartments when needed, and serviced the iron lung regularly: "It was always a pleasure to be around Paul - he had a very upbeat and positive attitude."
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2024
He sent her to St. Jude Hospital and put her in an iron lung to help her breathe.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
