The document summarizes key aspects of the human respiratory system and transport of oxygen in the body. It discusses how red blood cells contain hemoglobin which binds to oxygen in the lungs to form oxyhemoglobin. This travels through the bloodstream and releases oxygen into tissues where concentrations are lower. Several harmful substances that can damage the respiratory system are outlined such as cigarette smoke, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and haze. Common respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and lung cancer are briefly described.