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Life inside an iron lung: How a six-year-old polio survivor defied the odds for more than 70 years
L'essentiel
Paul Alexander, paralysed from the neck down by polio at six, spent over 70 years in an iron lung, defying odds through determination, adapting 'frog breathing,' achieving education, a legal career, and independence despite needing constant care.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Polio epidemics once ravaged communities worldwide before widespread vaccination efforts significantly reduced cases.
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Questions ouvertes
- What were the exact challenges faced by Paul in his legal practice?
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This article was originally published by TOI World.
