Paul Alexander: The Man in the Iron Lung

What year was Paul Alexander born?

• 1946

• 1952

• 1967

• 1984

What disease was Paul Alexander diagnosed with at the age of six?

• Chickenpox

• Polio

• Tuberculosis

• Measles

What device was used to help Paul Alexander breathe after his lungs were damaged?

• Iron Lung

• CPAP Machine

• Oxygen Mask

• Ventilator

What motivated Paul to learn to breathe on his own for short periods?

• A puppy

• A trip to the park

• A new toy

• A bicycle

Which university did Paul Alexander attend for his higher education?

• Harvard University

• Southern Methodist University

• Stanford University

• Yale University

What degree did Paul Alexander earn in 1984?

• LW

• MD

• PhD

• MBA

How did Paul Alexander share his experiences in his later years?

• Writing a book

• Television interviews

• Social media

• Public speaking

What illness led to Paul Alexander's hospitalization in 2024?

• Pneumonia

• COVID-19

• Influenza

• Bronchitis

How many years did Paul Alexander spend in the iron lung?

• 50 years

• 60 years

• 70 years

• 80 years

Who created the first successful polio vaccine?

• Jonas Salk

• Louis Pasteur

• Edward Jenner

• Albert Sabin