Note: The "lift-breath" in question is molecular hydrogen, H2, which is extremely flammable in oxygen environments. The evolutionary path that led the Oafa (oh-ah-fah) to become, essentially, explosive blimps, is a fascinating one involving a metal-rich water world, acidic tentacles, tasty jellyfish, and a happy accident allowing escape from the appetites of everything that cannot fly.
Oafa: I require medical care. Lift-breath is gone.
GEN. TAGON: Nick! Get me some... I don't know. Duct tape and helium?
Unknown: Please. If you want the Oafa to talk funny, just mess with her commbox.
Also, keep your home remedies away from my patient.