The respiratory system has an upper respiratory tract including the nasal passages, pharynx and larynx, and a lower respiratory tract including the trachea and lungs. The primary function is to supply oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide. Breathing involves the diaphragm and intercostal muscles moving air in and out of the lungs. Diseases can be obstructive, restrictive, vascular, or infectious; common respiratory disorders include asthma, colds, bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia.