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Iron Lung

Coverage of Iron Lung in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 9 · 12:52 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 12:52 UTC
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Martha Ann Lillardperson1poliotopic1Shawneeplace1Oklahomaplace1Pottawatomie County Humane Societyorganization1National Honor Societyorganization1long-haul COVID-19topic1
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  • HEALTHJul 9 · 12:52 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Martha Lillard, last American to use iron lung, dies at 78

    Martha Ann Lillard, the last American to use an iron lung after contracting polio in 1953, died at 78 from long-haul COVID-19. She lived independently for most of her life, volunteered extensively, and created art despite her physical challenges.

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