What is another word for iron lung?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪ͡ən lˈʌŋ] (IPA) 
Iron lung, also known as a tank respirator, is a device used to help people with breathing difficulties such as polio. However, there are other synonyms for this term such as negative pressure ventilator, respirator, and pulmotor. Negative pressure ventilator, as the name suggests, uses negative pressure to fill the lungs with air, while respirator assists with breathing in a positive pressure manner. Pulmotors work similar to iron lungs and help people with respiratory disorders breathe seamlessly. These machines have been a lifesaver to many and have been instrumental in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
