Iron lungs: Large, airtight devices aiding breathing, primarily for polio paralysis.
Polio treatment: Creates negative pressure, expanding and contracting chest.
Historical significance: Common in mid-20th century, before mechanical ventilators
Mechanism: Mimics breathing action by creating pressure changes.
Modern alternatives: Mechanical ventilators have largely replaced iron lungs.
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