Is there any way scientists can implant devices within our lungs that can allow us to breathe underwater?

Answer 1

Why bother, rebreathers are so small these days that they are hardly noticeable when in use

Answer 2

Remember that respiration is essential for humans and any other organism from the simple fact that oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain in mitochondria.

Implanting devices, such that they would allows us to breath, must be able to enhance or replace efficient gas exchange . For instance, fish are capable of breathing underwater because of the methods they use like countercurrent exchange. Humans do NOT use this method, but instead increase the surface area of the respiratory organ-this is ram ventilation.

By far, our physiology wouldn't allow for this type of implementation.

Answer 3

Why bother with lung implants? Look at the lungfish! Gills AND lungs! If nature can do it, so can we! A great place to grow them could be...on the arms! Or the neck. The only problem is getting them there in the first place.

Answer 4

Yes. A hose to the surface. Electrolisis in the lungs would just blow you up. Ambient pressure.

Answer 5

Of course. Why haven't you gotten one yet. All the cool kids are doing it. I got a hundred dollar off coupon in last weeks sunday paper. It works so sweet, I haven't left the tub in three days.

Answer 6

I dont think tech is that advance.Still may in the near future.

Answer 7

As of now, no. That is Science Fiction.

Answer 8

If they could, who on earth would let them do it?!

Answer 9

Ewe. I hope not.