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Can people live on respirators long term?
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Respirators: Read about Steve Hawkings or the guy that played superman and fell from a horse. Yes for years but depends on why it is needed. In the days of polio many were on respirators for years but you may want to look up record at wikipedia.
Answered 7/20/2017
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