Living inside a canister: Dallas polio survivor is one of few people left in U.S. using iron lung

Paul Alexander talks about polio and his life living inside his iron lung at his home in Dallas. Now in his 70s, Alexander is one of the few people left who uses an iron lung to help facilitate breathing for those affected by polio.

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[Slim]

Watching this man made me realized how privileged I am to have a functioning body. I admire this man for his courage. 🙏🏻

[LFC]

RIP. He's achieved more in his restricted life than I have in my 40 years of "normal" living. What a man.

[anthonykaggwa]

My heart goes out to you . I wonder why the rest of us even complain about anything!

[ameliawilder]

This is why I try to complain very little. People like him went through worst things imaginable and are more appreciative. He survived, he is still suffering, but he survived polio. That's amazing. Such a positive attitude for the situation he is in.

[danielpennington]

Now after 72 years he’s set free! RIP Paul!

[albertofuica]

This man is really a super Hero, I wish I was as strong as him, God bless you Paul.Greetings from Zaragoza, Spain

[gretchenrobinson]

He's a survivor and a hero. Emotionally strong.
I lived through the polio epidemics. Luckily we never got it but the towns closed the pools so no one could swim or congregate. Many young people got onto chest respirators and left the hospital. Others, as he said, died. Human beings are amazing.

[radixreuel]

IT’S CURIOUS
When people say “Polio Paul “
is a sad story when his entire daily life was all about trading in a “sad story” for an amazing, inspiring legend. Mr. Alexander taught us that whatever challenging circumstances we are in thinking we have no control
Paul Alexander reminds us we always have control over one thing (if we are courageous & brave enough) and that is our attitude as
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE WILL ALWAYS CREATE YOUR ALTITUDE.
May angels lead you in Brother ✨

[chickensoupiii]

This guy is a real hero. He has made thousands of people inspired like me from today he is my biggest inspiration .I love you Paul Alexander

[kaydengregory]

This guy is a legend he has been in the iron lung for years and he's still living that God for you

[Mr_Banker]

“And I’m still here” that’s a man that won a battle but wasn’t supposed to

[cody.jpittman]

as someone from Dallas this is wild bless this guy what a survivor

[paulinehunt]

Be greatfull everyday. This is one of those times I feel the depth of helpless. A man of honor.

[kiss_tiina]

RIP Paul, what an inspiration. I will never complain again!

[psychotheunsane]

A trooper if I've ever seen one. Being not just bedridden, but literally "bolted in place", and yet still keeping a smile on his face. That is amazing.

[hollygolightly]

The man *is* Braveheart. God bless him.

[gregrodriguez]

Paul you're a great example for survival. I admire you amigo

[mcaddicts]

The fact that the machine still works is amazing. The glory days of manufacturing. Now stuff last at best 5-10 years.

[lindalowe]

I have utmost respect for you. Bless you for what you’ve endured and accomplished.

[gamescentrel]

best video i saw on youtuber today
never knew people can live like that